Kathy Ireland will deliver keynote at High Point Market prayer breakfast

Sharing perspective on recent visits to Israel and Haiti

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 15, 2010

Kathy Ireland

HIGH POINT — Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, will share experiences from her recent relief work in Haiti as part of her keynote message at the 16th Annual Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast here on Saturday morning, April 17.

Ireland's recent travels include visits to Israel and earthquake-ravaged Haiti. "It is an honor and privilege to be of service whenever possible," she said.

At the High Point breakfast, Ireland will speak about her experience in both countries and the effect that faith has on all her endeavors. The breakfast will run from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Ballroom of the International Home Furnishings Center, on the 11th floor of the Green Wing.

With $1.5 billion in annual revenues, design and marketing firm Kathy Ireland Worldwide was recently named as the "Top Woman Owned Business in America" by DiversityBusiness.com. In furniture, the firm is involved with the Kathy Ireland Home collection from Vaughan Furniture. It also designs and markets licensed products including flooring, rugs, lighting, decorative accessories, window coverings and apparel.

Leading in music and worship at the breakfast will be the Webb Family - Rick and Phyliss Webb and their children Parker, 23, and Hannah, 19. As inspirational gospel music singers, The Webb family regularly appears on the TV and radio broadcast, "Day of Discovery," has made guest appearances during the National Presidential Prayer Breakfast and the international "Wesleyan Hour" radio broadcast, as well as leading worship for numerous evangelistic events.

Admission to the breakfast is $25. After expenses, the proceeds go to charities such as Habitat for Humanity and High Point University scholarships. In addition, Ireland plans to donate her honorarium to the Alliance of Christian Education.

For reservations, contact Teresa Huffman of Culp at TAHuffman@culp.com or (336) 889.5161 by Friday, April 9. For online reservations and payment, visit www.furniturefellowshipbreakfast.com.
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