All Press Releases for November 07, 2014

59th Annual H.U.G. Award Honors Industry's Best

Gala raises over $500,000 for Rusk Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center honoring Kohl's Department Store and Komar.



    NEW YORK, NY, November 07, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- 230 Fifth Penthouse was abuzz on Tuesday evening, November 4th as intimate apparel industry leaders, retail executives & NYU Langone Medical Center staff gathered amongst breathtaking views of the NYC skyline to celebrate the 59th H.U.G. Award Gala presented by the Intimate Apparel Square Club (IASC).

The Intimate affair was truly memorable for more than 375 people who attended. The inspirational tone was set when Dr. Steven Flanagan spoke about how the funds raised make a dramatic difference in the quality of care the NYU kids receive. IASC President, Michael DePrisco began the evening with a welcome message: "Tonight, we celebrate the extraordinary efforts of the Drs. and medical teams at Rusk Rehabilitation and Tisch Pediatrics at NYU Langone Medical Center... We honor our 2014 H.U.G. Award recipients, Kohl's Department Store and Komar - two extraordinary organizations whose global leadership and dedication to children's services has had a profound impact on the community at large," said DePrisco.

About H.U.G. Gala

The Gala brings together leaders in the Intimate Apparel, fashion and retail industries to raise funds for the IASC's campaign in support of pediatric treatment and rehabilitation. To date, the H.U.G. Gala has raised more than $6 million for programs at Rusk and Tisch. Individuals or organizations interested in making a donation to the IASC NYU Langone Pediatric Services campaign may contact the IASC at 845-758-5752 or visit www.hug-IASC.org.

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