Jewelers for Children to Host 28th Facets Gala in June
The organization will celebrate industry leaders Sarin Bachmann and Julie Walsh at a gala held on June 6, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Jewelers for Children will host its 28th annual Facets fundraising gala in Las Vegas on June 6, 2027. The event will honor Sarin Bachmann and Julie Walsh for their contributions to the organization.
Why it matters
The annual gala supports charitable initiatives including first-night kits for children entering foster care and youth programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. These funds help provide essential resources for children in transition across the country.
Jewelers for Children donated more than $1.9 million to nine nonprofit partners in 2026. Since its founding in 1999, the organization has contributed more than $67 million to various causes.
The players
Sarin Bachmann
She served on the board of Jewelers for Children from 2018 to 2024 and is an honoree at the 2027 event.
Julie Walsh
She became the senior vice president of Center Core and Beauty at Macy's in 2022 and is an honoree at the 2027 gala.
Daniel's Jewelers
This retail chain raised $105,000 for Jewelers for Children last year through customer round-up donations.
The details
The upcoming gala at The Venetian Resort highlights the industrys philanthropic reach, which includes round-up programs integrated into point-of-sale software like The Edge and Jewel360. Retailers such as Daniel's Jewelers utilized these systems to raise $105,000 for the charity last year.
Timeline
1999: Founding of Jewelers for Children.
2018-2024: Sarin Bachmann served on the Jewelers for Children board.
2022: Julie Walsh was named senior vice president at Macy's.
2026: Jewelers for Children donated $1.9 million to partners.
June 6, 2027: Facets fundraising gala to be held.
Market Landscape
The gala serves as a primary funding vehicle that extends the financial support provided to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This event consolidates industry-wide philanthropic efforts to maximize the reach of charitable initiatives.
Retail customers shopping at participating jewelers can contribute to the cause through point-of-sale round-up programs. These small contributions support the $25 cost required to provide a first-night kit for a child entering foster care.
The takeaway
Philanthropy within the jewelry industry relies on scalable software solutions to drive consistent consumer participation. Supporting these programs ensures that essential resources reach children in need of immediate assistance.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives in the Philanthropy section.
More information
Access Jewelers for Children retail donation information to learn how to contribute.
Source note: This article includes information reported by JCK.
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