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Jewelers For Children, Lavish Join Forces On Promotion
Jewelers for Children has partnered with Lavish, a leading supplier of jewelry cleaner, on a fundraising program in which jewelry stores can help raise money for children in need.

New York--Jewelers for Children has partnered with Lavish, a leading supplier of jewelry cleaner, on a fundraising program in which other companies in the industry can participate.
When jewelry stores buy Lavish Jewelry Cleaner in the patented foaming version, or the traditional jewelry bath, directly from Lavish, they can support JFC’s mission--Lavish will donate a portion of the proceeds of direct sales to JFC for children in need.
The JFC-branded products are available with the retailer’s logo for free on orders of 200 or more units or for $0.20 per unit if the order is for less than 200 units. Every opening order also will include a JFC branded point-of-purchase countertop display.
For more information about the partnership, contact Jewelers for Children at info@jewelersforchildren.org or online at JewelersforChildren.org.
“Lavish produces a great product and their program that provides full support and fulfillment to the retailer is a perfect fit for JFC,” JFC Executive Director David Rocha said. “We are excited to be working with them on a program that will raise money for our mission and help involve retail jewelers across the country.”
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