Greg Norman Collection Delivers For Haiti

The Company Announces Major Donation to Fashion Delivers to Support Haiti

NEW YORK, February 18, 2010— Greg Norman Collection announces the company has made a sizable donation to Fashion Delivers this week.  The donated goods will be sent to Haiti to help provide relief to those affected by last month’s earthquake.

Michael J. Setola, President and CEO of Greg Norman Collection and his partner Haresh Tharani are founding members of Fashion Delivers and serve on the Board of Directors. The organization was started in 2006, born out of frustration in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Fashion industry leaders joined together to navigate how to help provide relief to victims of the disaster. Prior to Fashion Delivers, the fashion industry had no formal structure in place to organize the immediate collection and distribution of excess product to those so desperately in need.

“Since the earthquake in Haiti a little over a month ago, Fashion Delivers has already received over $17 million in donations from apparel companies across the apparel industry,” said Setola. “I’m proud to say that the generosity across the industry is overwhelming. However, while the support has been terrific, the need is still very great. I am specifically encouraging other men’s and women’s golf apparel brands to join the cause and send what they can to help support Haiti.” 

Donations also qualify for favorable tax deductions, which Fashion Delivers can guide you through. Companies interested in donating through Fashion Delivers can contact info@fashiondelivers.org or call 212-629-6700.

About Greg Norman Collection:

Built upon a unique combination of performance, luxury and style, Greg Norman Collection is a leading worldwide marketer of golf-inspired sportswear for men and women. Established in 1992, Greg Norman Collection is inspired by one of the world's leading golf professionals, the man they call “The Shark.” Reflecting his adventurous spirit and confident, independent style, the Collection captures Greg Norman's powerful elegance, enthusiasm and passion for an individual design sense

About Fashion Delivers:

Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc. exists to unify the men’s and women’s apparel and home industries to donate new product in order to aid victims of disasters and individuals in need throughout the year.

They match need with the availability of product coming from both wholesale and retail fashion industry vendors — some of the biggest names in the fashion and home industries. Through a strategic alliance with K.I.D.S., they have structured a global network of more than one thousand local agencies that they coordinate with in the donation and delivery of excess products. While the organization provides aid to those in need, they also provide economic and philanthropic alternatives for companies disposing of their excess inventory.

Fashion Delivers has distributed over $30 million dollars in donations.