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Daffodil Days
celebrated at King Jewelers
By Mary Jane Hanron/ Special To
The Mariner
Friday, April 8, 2005
The 2005 Spring Jewelry Preview at King
Jewelers was held Wednesday, March 23 as the store hosted its second
annual Daffodil Days Celebration.
For several weeks, the store had
accepted orders for bouquets of flowers from customers and
supporters. All money collected through this endeavor was donated to
the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Guests and clients claiming flowers
were invited to a day long preview of the season's newest jewelry
collections. An atmosphere of warmth and generosity was evident as
people arrived to partake in the event. The store's showroom
overflowing with cheery daffodil blossoms evoked thoughts of spring
despite a bitter chill outdoors and a weather forecast predicting
yet another overnight snowstorm.
Funds raised by this charitable
venture at King's far surpassed the donations of the previous year
and would support programs of the American Cancer Society. The ACS
is available 24 hours a day seven days a week to patients,
survivors, caregivers and family members of those touched by cancer.
Telephone access, online information as well as countless community
activities and services provide referrals, comfort, direction and
guidance to anyone in need of assistance.
While supporting the ACS, guests at
King's enjoyed the jewelry on view throughout the day. The couture
designs of Jarretiere, an innovative and award winning Italian
jewelry collection were presented by Michelle Termine of Boston.
Magnificent estate jewels, ekdesigns Spring 2005 creations and a
brilliant array of fancy yellow diamonds dazzled the guests.
Joining the Kings as hostess for
the afternoon was Alison Cronin of Weymouth, Miss Teen Massachusetts
USA, and a high school senior who will represent the Commonwealth at
the Miss Teen USA pageant in August. Her presence at the event
launched King Jewelers' ongoing theme that "Kids Can Change the
World." As a youth "goodwill ambassador", Alison
visited with local youngsters invited to the party.
Cohasset, Scituate Weymouth and
Hingham were among the towns represented by students motivated by
benevolence and dedication. Their presence that day represented
appreciation for the many ways they are involved in community
service and encouragement for them to continue along these paths.
Children of all ages chatted with the pageant winner sharing
accounts of their efforts to help others. Alison, a supporter of
cancer related charities and drug resistance causes conversed with
the youngsters about topics such as "Locks for Love",
walkathons for various causes and the Cohasset Relay for Life. A
donor to "Locks for Love" herself, Cronin had much in
common with girls growing their hair so that it may be cut and
donated for the creation of wigs for kids in need.
Relay for Life participants
discussed their past successes and their efforts to encourage other
kids to join them for the event to be held this June at Cohasset
High School. "It's great to see so many kids involved in
helping people in the community," stated Cronin.
King Jewelers plans to expand its
venture to encourage youth to join in charitable projects within the
surrounding communities.
The day ended with a visit to
Cohasset Knoll to deliver daffodils to the residents there. At the
event's conclusion, all involved, young and old were reminded by the
joyful yellow daffodils and the sweet aroma of spring to keep
hoping, keep helping and to believe in miracles.
For more information, please call
King Jewelers: 781-383-1755. The American Cancer Society can be
reached at: 1-800-ACS-2345.
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