The 2017 H.U.G. Gala by Project Help Us Give

Apparel industry executives from the retail, manufacturing and supply sectors gathered on November 1st 2017 at the luxurious 230 Fifth Penthouse in New York City for the annual H.U.G. fundraising gala. Emcee Lisa Cusimano, New York Fighter and one of Jockey’s Everyday Heroes, featured in their “Show ‘Em What’s Underneath” campaign proved herself yet again to be a woman of many talents by hosting the event. To the backdrop of stunning New York city views, the evening began with a reception before moving on to a dinner and awards presentation. Mark Fedyk, President, N.A., Wholesale and Licensing, Chief Merchandising of Jockey International accepted their award while Tricia Carey, Director of Global Business Development at Lenzing Fibers had the honor of representing her company.

Established in 1955, Project Help Us Give is a nonprofit organization which organizes this annual fundraiser in order to honor well-respected, high-profile companies and individuals. To date the H.U.G. gala has raised more than $6.5 million for Rusk pediatric rehabilitation and Tisch Hospital programs. P-HUG President Clelia Parisi exclaimed, “We are celebrating Project Help Us Give’s 62nd year of making better the lives of those who cannot help themselves and giving hope to those in need.”

In the photos (left to right)…
1. Mark Fedyk (Jockey International), Emcee Lisa Cusimano (Jockey's Everyday Hero's Campaign) and Tricia Carey (Lenzing Fibers)
2. Mark Fedyk (Jockey International), Emcee Lisa Cusimano (Jockey's Everyday Hero's Campaign)
3. Emcee Lisa Cusimano (Jockey's Everyday Hero's Campaign) and Tricia Carey (Lenzing Fibers)
4. The Project Help Us Give Club