Senator Obama to Deliver Keynote at K.I.D.S. Gala

New York —Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) will hold its fall gala with partner-charity Fashion Delivers on Monday, Dec. 4 at the Mandarin Oriental New York.

The fundraiser will honor Anthony Buccina, vice chairman and president of merchandising for The Bon-Ton Stores, as well as ceo and chairman Fred Rowan and president Joe Pacifico, both of The William Carter Company.

The event will feature keynote speaker U.S. Senator for Illinois Barack Obama.

Both organizations are made up of suppliers and retailers. They serve as a conduit to deliver apparel, children's merchandise, and home furnishings to people in times of crisis and in distressed situations.

For more information about the event and K.I.D.S., visit www.kidsdonations.org. To find out more about Fashion Delivers, visit www.fashiondelivers.org.