For the entire month of April, Devon Fine Jewelry will donate 10% of their total sales on Nina Nguyen designs to Julia’s Butterfly Foundation, a Wyckoff based 501 (c) non-profit that helps terminally and chronically ill children get services they need, typically not covered by medical insurance.

Nina Nguyen is a unique artist who transforms the shapes, colors and textures nature provides into truly wearable art.  “The jewelry I design is a reflection of my spirit.  I create each piece to be unique, feminine and stylish,” says Nguyen.

Please visit Devon Fine Jewelry at 303 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff during to purchase your Nina Nguyen pieces through April 30th.  Devon Fine Jewelry keeps a client wish list, so you can select the pieces you like and have your family do early Mother’s Day shopping and benefit a wonderful cause at the same time!

The tournament was a great success, and the PGA TOUR was able to donate almost $1 million back to the community. Julia’s Butterfly Foundation is honored to be included among the list of 30 local and area charities, selected jointly by RCC and the PGA TOUR to receive grants. The PGA TOUR as a whole donates more money to charity than all of the four other professional sports leagues combined. The PGA TOUR/The BARCLAYS truly made a difference in the lives of terminally and chronically ill children in our community and their donation went a long way in providing assistance.

PRESS RELEASE: October 7th 2008
JULIA’S BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION
CONTACT: CHRISTINE CALLAHAN RASNAKE 201-981-9515

“Paying it forward” comes full circle

Waldwick girl gifts wheelchair to youngster and years later is helped by Foundation named in her honor

When ten-year-old Katie Brunner outgrew her wheelchair four years ago, she gifted it to another child in need, Julia M. Bommer, then 6 1/2 years old. The Brunner’s found out about Julia’s need for a new wheelchair and were only too happy to help. Little did the Brunner’s know that they were “paying it forward”. Sadly, not long after receiving Katie’s old wheelchair, Julia, who suffered from a rare kidney disease as well as Cerebral Palsy, passed away.

Fast forward three years. Denise Mitchell, Treasurer of the foundation established in Julia’s honor, Julia’s Butterfly Foundation, was reading a local community paper. There, she learned about Katie Brunner’s need for a handicapped accessible bathroom as well as several other projects to accommodate her growing needs. Denise knew that the foundation could help. She immediately picked up the phone and called the number. When she was put in touch with Katie’s mother, she explained that Julia’s Butterfly Foundation helps terminally and chronically ill children get the help they need to improve their lives and the lives of their families; often covering services and expenses not covered by medical insurance. When Denise further explained the origins of the foundation, Mrs. Brunner realized that Julia was the same little girl who Katie had given her outgrown wheelchair to a few years ago.

“As soon as Mrs. Brunner told me about the connection between Katie and Julia, I got the chills… I just knew we had to help this family…it was as if Julia guided us to this little girl” said Denise. Julia’s Butterfly Foundation donated $10,000.00 towards the bathroom remodel, partnering with members of the Waldwick community as well as Bjork Builders, a major contributor and contractor, to complete the project. Six months later, Katie and her family are delighted with their newly remodeled bathroom as well as a much needed entrance ramp. To express their gratitude, the Brunner family hosted a celebratory party for all who made it possible to improve their home and improve their lives. Kindness and gratitude have come full-circle.

Julia’s Butterfly Foundation is a 501 (c) Corporation. To learn more about the Foundation, make a donation or request a grant, please log on to www.Juliasbutterflyfoundation.org. You can also write to Julia’s Butterfly Foundation at 637 Wyckoff Avenue, Suite 285, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

– 637 Wyckoff Avenue – Wyckoff — NJ – 07481 Tax ID 206551407 501(c) 3 Tax Status
www.julia’sbutterflyfoundation.org

The BARCLAYS, which is the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, will feature 125 of the top players on TOUR.

There are two types of tickets available. Fans can purchase a weekly grounds pass for $50, which is a 50% savings off the normally priced $100 ticket, until June 30th, From July 1 through August 25, daily grounds tickets are available for $45 and is valid for any one specific day – Thursday, August 26, through Sunday, August 29. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on The BARCLAYS logo. Make sure to enter the promotional code TBJUYA and Julia’s Butterfly Foundation will receive 75% of your purchase. For any questions, contact 201-675-9961. If you are interested in purchasing a block or tickets for a group outing, please call 201-675-9961 to discuss the details.