Sean Avery Donates Formal Wear for Career Gear's ‘Capital PerSuitR
Andrew Robichaud — May 14, 2009 — Fashion
References: careergear.org & luxist
Celebrity contribution will be a large factor at the 10th Annual “Capital PerSuit” awards dinner held by Career Gear has been set for June 15th.
The dinner, which follows a nine day auction (June 5th - 14th), is all part of the Career Gear program that offers struggling men the opportunity to wear business attire and obtain career counseling for a second chance at life.
Career Gear believes that “getting a good job helps men become better fathers and leaders in their community.”
The “Capital PerSuit” event in mid-June will honor New York Rangers forward Sean Avery who is donating an entire suit towards the online auction.
Also supporting Career Gear’s auction/event will be celebrities such as Eric Bana, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey; all have donated autographed ties for the auction.
Tickets for the Career Gear “Capital PerSuit” dinner will be sold for as low as $300.
The dinner, which follows a nine day auction (June 5th - 14th), is all part of the Career Gear program that offers struggling men the opportunity to wear business attire and obtain career counseling for a second chance at life.
Career Gear believes that “getting a good job helps men become better fathers and leaders in their community.”
The “Capital PerSuit” event in mid-June will honor New York Rangers forward Sean Avery who is donating an entire suit towards the online auction.
Also supporting Career Gear’s auction/event will be celebrities such as Eric Bana, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey; all have donated autographed ties for the auction.
Tickets for the Career Gear “Capital PerSuit” dinner will be sold for as low as $300.
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