SwarovskiSwarovski, the world's leading producer of precision-cut crystal, partnered with SOS Children's Villages - USA to launch a celebrity denim jacket auction to benefit World Orphan Week in 2007.
“SOS Children’s Villages is thrilled to be partnering with Swarovski for World Orphan Week. Swarovski understands the needs of orphaned children around the world, and with their sponsored charity auction of one-of-a-kind celebrity designed jackets, they have joined us in an important way to make a difference to children who have lost everything,” says Dr. Heather Paul, CEO of SOS-USA.
A star studded list of celebrities created jean jackets with Swarovski crystals to be auctioned off on eBay to support World Orphan Week:
- Finola Hughes
- Jordin Sparks
- Jessica Alba
- Laila Ali
- Eric Dane
- Rebecca Gayheart
- Angie Harmon
- Reba McEntyre
- Katharine McPhee
- Sara Ramirez
- Carrie Underwood
- Vanessa Williams
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| Jordin Sparks |
When 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks was asked by a relative who works for SOS Children's Villages in Florida to design a jean jacket to support oprhans, she jumped at the opportunity.
Jordin had this letter to share with all her loving fans:
"A relative of mine works for SOS Children's Village in Florida, so when she asked if I'd be interested in supporting the children by designing a jacket with Swarovski crystals, I said yes! It was lots of fun ironing on the crystals! I decided I wanted to have the jacket's design reflect something about who I am, so first I used geometric patterns that remind me of my home state of Arizona and the American Indian culture there. If you look closely, you'll see the letter "S" in the pattern. That stands for 'Sparks'. And you'll also see little hearts placed here and there. Throughout my run on American Idol, I made a 'heart' sign with my fingers over my heart to let my fans and family know how much I love them! I've also signed the jacket on the back.
I hope you like it!"
The partnership between SOS and Swarovski dates back to the founding of SOS in the Tyrol region of Austria (also home of Swarovski’s world manufacturing headquarters) in 1949. The company’s founder, Daniel Swarovski I, was a humanitarian who personally supported the charity and the crystal maker is happy to have continued the relationship through today.
“Swarovski is proud to continue our relationship with SOS Children’s Villages’s through their World Orphan Week campaign. By contributing to SOS Children’s Villages, Swarovski encourages hope for orphaned children around the world,” says David Gruning, Director of Communications for Swarovski North America Limited.
Join SOS Children's Villages - USA and volunteers all over the country in supporting orphaned and abandoned children around the globe. Take action for those who can't by becoming a World Orphan Week volunteer.
