KIDS and Fashion Delivers Fundraising Gala "Give Generously - Live Compassionately."

ids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) global charity partnering with Fashion Delivers, announce they will honor four fashion industry leaders for outstanding philanthropic commitment at this year’s annual fund-raising gala on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 from 6PM-9:30PM at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Proceeds of the event will be donated to children and families in need through K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers. This year’s honorees include: John Daly, President of Trade Finance C.I.T. Group Inc. who will receive the Fashion Has a Heart Award; Andrew Hall, President and CEO of Stage Stores who will receive the Retailer Award; Gary Simmons, President and CEO of Gerber Childrenswear, LLC who will be honored with the K.I.D.S. Lifetime Achievement Award; and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, which will receive the Humanitarian Award. Simon Doonan will host. For more information about the event and K.I.D.S., visit www.kidsdonations.org. For more information about Fashion Delivers, visit www.fashiondelivers.org