Tuesday, September 15, 2009

CHARISMA ANNOUNCES TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY CHARITY CAMPAIGN



CHARISMA ANNOUNCES TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY CHARITY CAMPAIGN

For every doll sold by Charisma during the month of October 2009, a doll will be given to a child in need through the National Toys for Tots Program.

Irvine, California September 15, 2009

Charisma Brands announces its first national Toys For Tots campaign. For every doll sold during the month of October 2009, a doll will be given to a child in need through the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

It is the primary goal of Toys for Tots to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. Toys For Tots collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

The Charisma program is a nationwide program and the donated dolls will be distributed to Marine Units as directed by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation headquarters in Triangle, Virginia.

The Charisma corporate offices in Irvine, California will also be a drop off location for new unwrapped toys, dolls and cash donations during the months of October, November and December. The dolls and toys collected in the Irvine offices will be delivered to Camp Pendleton, California in late December.

It is the objective of the Toys for Tots Program to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

“We believe the Toys For Tots objective closely matches our company vision to contribute to our community locally and strive to be responsible citizens globally” said Peggy Vicioso, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development of Charisma. “We make dolls and are in the business of delivering smiles, what better way to share the joy of a doll than giving one to a child in need. We have seen first hand what a difference a doll can make in a young life.”

To encourage the community involvement the progress of the donations will be documented on the Company’s Blog page throughout the three month campaign. This is the first time Charisma will give a doll to a child in need for every doll sold to consumers on their doll websites at charismabrands.com and paradisegalleries.com OR dolls sold to their exclusive independent doll retailers during the month of October.

If you would like more information or photographs about this topic, or to schedule an interview with CHARISMA BRANDS please visit www.charismabrands.com or call 949-788-8877 or email pvicioso@charismabrands.com


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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Look who stopped by today!

Marie stopped by and surprised us with a visit this afternoon on her way to LA........
Meet Team Charisma!

(from left to right) Chris, Peggy, Gina, Dorothy, Margaret, Marie, Pat, Joni, Tracy, Elva, bj, and Tony (Missing today Mariza)

Another HAPPY Collector!!





































First off I have to say how beautiful you are and talented too!! I have enjoyed your music, and your family's and saw you live in Tecumseh, Ont, Canada at the Tecumseh Corn Festival about ten years ago could be more, hee,hee, but we won't say. Anyways, I received my first Marie Osmond doll today. I have been waiting a long time for one and she is like you said on QVC," gorgeous'. She is number 0402 out of a thousand.That chubby little face even impressed my husband and the porcelain is like silk. She is sitting up top on my fireplace mantel for now and is the focal point when you walk into my living room. I love everything about her, right down to the markings on her arms and legs and those cute chubby feet. I do have other dolls, but haven't bought any in 16 years, because I couldn't find one I liked until I tuned into TSC in Canada. I had to pay more for this one because I bought it at QVC and the s&h and money difference, because at the time on TSC, my hubby said you better not buy any, so I didn't and the next morning he said, Okay how many did you buy, and when I looked saddly at him and said none, he actually looked sad for me and said I could order one.

Well now he said I could order two for Christmas, so I am waiting in excitement for baby Steiner, and Baby Googlie!! If they are are beautiful as this baby Vivian, I am sure to be ordering more. Oh, and my mom got me start you up for Christmas and two sets of the baby tots, that are adorable including the tot Hershey's and Krackle. I live in pain everyday and on days when the pain is worse, just looking at my dolls perks me up some.Thanks again for being you, I just love your whit and charm and your as crazy as me about your dolls and I love that about you, cause everyone here including my daughters, just don't get Marie. Maybe one day I will be able to come see you at the Flamingo to see your show, for you to sign one of my dolls. May God continue to watch over you and your family. God Bless You.

Lots of Love,

Nancy M.



Thursday, September 3, 2009

A Nice Reminder......


















Hi!

I was looking at Marie's 15 Years of Friends book and was happy to find this quote....
"A doll should be a gentle reminder to stop "doing" life and start" living it.

What would we do without Doll "FRIENDS LIKE YOU!"

Have a great Day!

bj

I sure work with some wonderful people!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Charisma Cares

Charisma Brands generously contributed $1113.60 in conjunction with QVC's Pink Ribbon campaign that aired on QVC, May 1st, 2009 - in support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

The BCRF funds innovative clinical and translational research worldwide. Assuring that BCRF's funds enable world-class and rising star researchers to act quickly on promising leads, moving advance more directly from the laboratory to patients. BCRF vows to put as much money as possible into the hands of the world's best researchers, and to that end, at least 0.85 Cents of every dollar BCRF receives is directed to reasearch and awareness programs.

If you would like to learn more about The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, please visit www.bcrfcure.org

As a community, we must assist those doing lifesaving work so that together we will put an end to breast cancer in our lifetime.

An EXCITED Collector!!
























We received this message below and wanted to share it with all of you! It's always so fun to hear how much you enjoy our dolls and WHY they touch your hearts. It brings home our part of our vision...
If our products make you feel good, then our job is done!

Marie Hello!

I've watched (TV) you and your family for a very long time Andy Williams shows and more love all of you. My question is about my new baby "Whoa" can't say enough about the outstanding quality. Every detail is there and more her little face just melted my heart. She is one of the first dolls I've purchased from you and I was so excited about her I brought her over to my neighbors house, she is a doll collector too, and we just went all bubbly over her.

When I told my neighbor Gladys that she comes with a recording box she was so excited becasue now we both can leave a message for our daughters...Gladys is 76 and I am going to be 62 next month so thanks so much for making these beautiful dolls at prices that the average doll collector can afford. I also orderd from Paradise Galleries "Friendship Paradise Rose" and I am waiting for her too.

Hoping to see you in Las Vegas next spring I am asking my sons and husband for a ticket for your show for my anniversary gift (41 yrs!).


Sincerely,

Nancy M., excited fellow doll collector



Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Marie Osmond named first-ever "Champion of Children" honoree!

The Public Education Foundation Honors the Heroes Among Us
Marie Osmond named first-ever "Champion of Children" honoree!

LAS VEGAS (August 31, 2009) –
The Public Education Foundation will honor Marie Osmond at its 13th Annual 2009
Education Heroes Award Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.

This year, the Foundation unveils a new award category – Champion of Children. This esteemed award is presented to an individual dedicated to supporting children and championing children’s issues nationally and globally. After an extensive search, entertainer Marie Osmond was selected to receive the inaugural award due to her compassion for children worldwide and her commitment to their well-being through the organization she co-founded, the Children’s Miracle Network.

“Marie’s work on behalf children around the world distinguishes her as a special individual whose dedication and determination serves to inspire others to become more involved in shaping our children’s future,” said Judi Steele, president of the Foundation. “We are very proud to present Marie with the first-ever Champion of Children Award as she sets the highest of standards for many years to come.”

more on FACEBOOK......

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Public-Education-Foundation/53017263899

in the news Las Vegas......


http://luxurylv.com/events/community-events

About The Public Education Foundation
The Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing community and global resources to meet the challenges of educating a growing and diverse Southern Nevada population. The Foundation’s programs and initiatives are designed to improve student performance and advance quality educational opportunities for all children. Since 1991, The Foundation has raised more than $56 million to improve teaching and learning in Southern Nevada’s public schools. For more information about the Foundation, go to http://thepef.org/