HUGS AND KISSES, INC SELECTED AS CHARITY PARTICIPANT
IN BDO 100 GOOD DEEDS PROGRAM
West Palm Beach, FL – Hugs and Kisses, Inc, a local non-profit and charity organization, was selected by BDO USA as a participant in the firm’s nationwide 100 Good Deeds program. In recognition of its centennial year, BDO, a leading professional service organization, chose nonprofits across the country to help accomplish 100 Good Deeds to benefit a variety of causes.
Hugs and Kisses Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity that mentors students in business while raising funds for cancer patients in desperate financial need. They’ve gained popularity with their trademarked Hugs and Kisses bracelets and other eclectic gifts of fashion accessories that increase awareness of their campaign.
“I discovered Hugs and Kisses, Inc. through a friend who is battling cancer,” said Dave Mullen, BDO Assurance Director in West Palm Beach. “When we learned about their cause we thought they were a great fit for the 100 Good Deeds, A Century of Giving Back campaign.”
As part of the 100 Good Deeds campaign, BDO and Hugs and Kisses, Inc. focused on raising awareness and funds by hosting a fundraising happy hour event at Duffy’s Sports Grill (Villages). Funds raised were allocated to pay living expenses for families whose battle with cancer leaves them unable to afford basic needs. This West Palm Beach fundraiser was the 103rd nationwide event where BDO extended service to community organizations.
“BDO staff and clients personally sacrificed their time and money for the benefit of local families who are in a very grave situation,” said Hugs and Kisses, Inc. Founder Jean Morris. “The event raised $4,000 very quickly. We plan to use funds from this event to help three local families who each have a child battling cancer.”
Interested businesses and individuals can learn more about volunteer opportunities and other ways to help Hugs and Kisses, Inc at http://hugsandkissesinc.org/
About Hugs and Kisses, Inc.
Founded by a mother and her daughter in May 2009, Hugs and Kisses, Inc. began with and continues to receive volunteers as young as 7-years-old to design and manufacture their fashion accessories which are given as gifts for donations made in support of cancer patients in desperate financial need.
The general public can help Hugs and Kisses, Inc. in one of three ways, 1) by donating their unused, household buttons, 2) by volunteering for community service, and 3) by hosting fundraisers or making a financial donation.
Hugs and Kisses, Inc. operates at the Hugs and Kisses Center at 10131 Southern Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach – on the NW Corner of Southern Boulevard and State Road 7 / 441.