High-End Shopping Experience Benefits local ASK Foundation

The fifth annual Ivy Market, a two-day bi-annual high-end shopping event is set for Tuesday evening September 29th from 5 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, September 30th from 9 to 4 p.m. at the University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center. Admission is $10 for Tuesday’s girl’s night out which features light fare and cocktails and $5.00 on Wednesday. All admission fees, and a portion of vendor proceeds will benefit the Tad Dupriest Foundation/ASK partnership, which is committed to bettering the lives of children with cancer in the Richmond area.
"ASK is thrilled to partner with The Ivy Market again this fall,” said Amy Godkin, Development Director of ASK. As a beneficiary of the Ivy's success, we see first hand how the funds that are raised through their hard work provide the financial assistance to the much-needed support programs for children with cancer in our area.  We hope
you will show your support for ASK by coming out the Ivy's Fall Market this year."

The Ivy is held both in the fall and the spring and offers a variety of items including art, jewelry, paper, gifts, ceramics, clothing, shoes, baby items, and many more.

"The Ivy's goal is to create an upscale boutique like no other to raise funds for bettering the lives of Children battling cancer,” said Andrea Whitaker, Ivy Market Founder. “We have always felt that when you gather extraordinary people and boutiques from around the country together extraordinary things happen! The Ivy is also about women in business helping other women. Even in a faltering economy, we have created a marketplace for women who want to make a difference.”


About The Ivy Market

The Ivy Market was formed in 2004 as a cross marketing effort of high-end boutique businesses. These businesses all share in their commitment to excellence in high-end quality merchandise and customer service.  The Ivy is held both in the fall and the spring providing vendors the ability to showcase their talents with discrimination shoppers.   The "Ivy represents the support and strength each business gains in joining together yet their independence as they grow on their own. Like the roots of Ivy, their relationships with the other vendors make each business stronger. We are proud to have hosted vendors from all over the United States and our network has grown by leaps and bounds.


About ASK

ASK is a local organization which provides emotional, spiritual, financial and social
support to children with cancer and their families here in the Richmond area. ASK
provides direct support to young cancer patients and their families today, when they need
it most.  For more information on ASK, go to www.askweb.org or call (804) 288-1531.  


For more information on the Ivy Marketplace, contact Andrea Whitaker at 288=5210, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit http://www.periwinklesouth.com.