(IDEX Online News) – Industry charity Jewelers for Children (JFC) has announced that the fourth instalment of its Rings for Strength event will take place during the JCK Las Vegas show.

To date, the event has raised more than $180,000 to help children in need.

The event will start at 5.30 am on June 6. Participants can choose between a 5K walk or run, a 50K bike ride in the foothills of Red Rock Canyon or shorter 15K route.

“The Rings of Strength really is an event for everybody.” said Rebecca Foerster, executive vice president Strategic Planning and Marketing at Leo Schachter Diamonds, and a JFC board member. 

“It’s been so gratifying to see how it has grown over the past four years with so many folks returning and new folks joining every year. The event has a real sense of camaraderie and provides an outlet for folks who have a hectic day during a busy week.”

Since its inception in 1999, JFC has donated more than $48 million to programs benefiting children whose lives have been affected by illness, abuse or neglect.