Pleasanton, CA – November 1, 2005

[Shaun @ Tru6]

G9Girl and Pure Girls Sponsor Doll Drive for Local Area Children in Need

Boston, MA and Pleasanton, CA – November 1, 2005 – G9Girl, a lifestyle brand for girls aged 9 to 13, and Pure Girls, a tween boutique located in Pleasanton, CA, announced today that they will partner for an upcoming doll drive. From November 11th through November 23rd, girls wanting to donate new or “gently loved” dolls and stuffed animals can drop them off at Pure Girls and meet other girls their age with the same aspirations. As we enter the Holiday Season, the collected dolls from the almost two week event will be distributed to local area young children in need by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.), a 20-year-old nonprofit organization committed to helping children in need, including those living in poverty, foster care, and without shelter.

“Because Pure Girls is all about girls, fashion, beauty and parties, it is too easy to become too self-absorbed and think only about getting instead of giving,” said storeowner Tracy Leigh Hazzard. “Through programs like the G9Girl Doll Drive, we are working toward continual consciousness of the local and world community in a girl’s everyday life.” She continued, “Dolls are such a fundamental part of a girl’s growth process and through this doll drive, we can help facilitate a positive experience with a ceremonial passage through a phase of her girlhood.”

“The girls who are involved with G9Girl’s activities are strong, intelligent, active young women who have the potential to become this country’s future leaders,” said Shaun Budka, President of G9Girl. Working with stores carrying the brand, G9Girl provides opportunities for girls to “make a difference” and develop a better understanding of the world and of themselves. “We recognize that this age can be confusing and that tweens need opportunities to build self-esteem and understand the very abstract concepts of philanthropy and altruism. Events like this doll drive help girls find meaningful ways to build their community and help others,” Budka added. Doll, sports gear, book and school supply are all types of drives G9Girl hosts for the benefit of children in need or as part of disaster relief.

A recent drive with the boutique Hip Chic in Northern NJ recently saw over 100 girls bring in over 500 dolls and stuffed animals as part of a disaster relief effort around Hurricane Katrina. Girls from the East Bay-TriValley area are expected to participate in the drive, which will kick off on November 11. To serve as a reminder of the day and “thank-you” for participating, each girl will receive a pair of G9Girl-Pure Girls memory charms. They can also enter a raffle to win an Apple iPod and to be featured as the G9Girl of the Month in G9Girl’s e-Zine Chain Reaction, www.g9girl.com/chainreaction.


About G9Girl, Inc.
G9Girl is a Boston-based company offering a lifestyle brand of apparel and accessories built on a Culture of Accomplishment™, which promotes the development of social conscience and self-confidence in girls ages 9 to 13 through fashion and style. In the language of phone and text messaging, “G9” stands for genius, defined as a strong natural talent, aptitude, or inclination. There is “genius” in every girl and G9Girl is dedicated to creating a fun, healthy and rewarding environment. Girls can discover, explore and share their own genius by participating as a member of the G9Girl Council, writing for Chain Reaction, or planning a G9Girl sponsored event. Being a G9Girl is about being true to yourself, following your heart and finding your inner genius. G9Girls, coming together, can make a difference in the world!

About Pure Girls
Pure Girls is a fashion/beauty boutique and party place focused on girls sizes 7-16. Carrying a broad range of clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, make-up and personal care products, Pure Girls proudly features products made in the USA. The Downtown Pleasanton shop is a unique and spacious place to host a themed ‘glam-up’ party for girls ages 6 to 16. Pure Girls has events, sponsored charitable causes and workshops monthly, including a Pure Girl of the Month. Pure Girls is 100% girl with a focus on safe experimentation of all the new tools and products of emerging pre-teen life.

About K.I.D.S.
K.I.D.S., Inc. is a national charity that distributes donated juvenile products, clothes, toys, shoes, books, and other children’s products to non-profit agencies. These agencies serve children living in poverty stricken communities, homeless shelters, and hospitals within the United States and abroad. Throughout its 20-year existence, K.I.D.S. has donated more than $500 million worth of merchandise to children in need.

[bryanthompson]

a doll drive... giggidy, giggidy, giggidy