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AWARENESS ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH
By Nancy Ginter NFCA Director of Operations Mary Dougherty Owner & President Nicole Miller Philadelphia and Richmond/Mareik Inc. and MKD & Associates  A passion for making a difference. The determination and energy to put this passion to work for the community. A sense of joy in the doing work that can change lives for the better. We have selected Mary Dougherty as the Awareness Advocate of the Month in recognition of the passion she displayed in raising awareness of celiac disease and funds for the NFCA National Awareness Campaign. Recognition for a job well done is not new to Mary. The Philadelphia Business Journal recognized Mary’s achievements by giving her the coveted Top 50 Women in Business in the State of Pennsylvania Award. The February issue of Philadelphia Magazine features Mary Dougherty with her fabulous custom Winnebago clothing showroom citing Mary’s “passion for philanthropy and love of fashion as her secret weapons.” The youngest of eight children and mother of three boys, Mary exemplifies a solid “can do” attitude. Mary’s personal philosophy is an inspiration for all involved in raising awareness of celiac disease. In giving a tip to people wanting to enter the fashion field, Mary advises, “If you believe in something and you're passionate about it, I don't think anyone can stop you, except for yourself.” This is advice that everyone should follow. Mary put her business savvy, flair for fashion and “passion for philanthropy” to work for NFCA and celiac disease at the 12th Men’s Night at the Nicole Miller stores in Manayunk and at the Bellevue in Philadelphia held on December 13th and 14th, respectively. This was a dazzling evening of exclusive holiday shopping, festive food and sparkling spirits in the fantastic Nicole Miller Boutiques. And, all of the food served was gluten-free! For the first time ever, this annual invitation-only holiday shopping night for men became a fundraiser with the NFCA National Awareness Campaign serving as the beneficiary. Embracing the cause of celiac disease, Mary saw the Men’s Night parties as a way to help raise awareness in a fun and special way. Donating 10% of the sales for these evenings was the basis of this benefit. To expand the scope of the event, Mary and her talented team devised a new Ultimate Auction featuring one-of-kind prize packages going to the highest bidder. Generously, Nicole Miller Philadelphia donated 100% of the proceeds of the Ultimate Auction to the NFCA National Awareness Campaign and the cause of celiac disease. The fashions were fabulous with clothes modeled by Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders and Nicole Miller team members. The buzz was exciting full of holiday cheer and the information about celiac disease! The gluten-free food was delicious! And, the Ultimate Auction was a great success! Successful bidders took home these fabulous and creative holiday packages that surely thrilled the recipients. Fashion Is My Life Tickets to NYC Nicole Miller fashion show during fashion week at the Tents at Bryant Park Round trip transportation to and from NYC via Lincoln Navigator Private Nicole Miller Show Room tour including personal meeting with Nicole Miller and private viewing of the Nicole Miller collection Nicole Miller Philadelphia Gift Certificate for $1,000 Phabulous Philly Phan Package Four tickets to a Philadelphia 76ers game Four tickets to a Philadelphia Flyers game VIP parking for both games Dinner at Victor’s Club before both games Autographed Jersey by Flyer Peter Forsberg Club Box Seats for 10 at Barnum & Bailey Circus Ultimate Internship Five-Day Internship at Nicole Miller NY Corporate Office Round Trip Ticket from Philadelphia to NYC via Amtrak Lunch with Actress Leelee Sobieski at Risotteria in NYC Nicole Miller Survival Bag (logo shirt, jacket, tote bag, water bottle, notepad) Behind The Scenes Linda Swain’s Moms on the Move Michael Smerconish on WPHT Lunch at Bliss with Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant columnist Michael Klein Lunch and half-day shadowing with Bruce Gordon, journalist with Fox 29 News WHYY tour and preview of upcoming shows Beauty and the Bellevue “Urban Retreat” package at Pierre and Carlo Spa Two Nicole Miller Philadelphia $250 gift certificates with private shopping appointment Dinner for two at XIX Two passes at the Bellevue Sporting Club for the ultimate workout An overnight stay at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue Shopping in the Spotlight Shop like a celebrity at Nicole Miller with personalized shopping appointment Event filmed by NY production crew and will be on Nicole Miller website for one month Hair and make-up by Carla of Glow Salon Two $250 Nicole Miller Gift Certificates Dinner for 12 The perfect dinner party personally prepared by Lee Tobin, founder of Whole Foods Market Gluten Free Bakery and the Whole Foods Market gluten-free movement, assisted by “sous chef” Alice Bast of NFCA . In all, Nicole Miller donated nearly $16,000 to NFCA for the National Awareness Campaign and the cause of celiac disease. Thank you, Mary Dougherty and the Nicole Miller Philadelphia Team! Where can you find Nicole Miller? Nicole Miller Manayunk 4249 Main Street Philadelphia, PA 19127 (215) 930-0307 manayunk@nmphilly.com Nicole Miller at the Bellevue 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 546-5007 bellevue@nmphilly.com Nicole Miller Richmond Short Pump Town Center 11800 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 364-8404 richmond@nmphilly.com |
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