November 1, 2007

“Pipes of Christmas” Performers to Share in the Holiday Spirit at 21st Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue

Clan Currie Supports NY Children's Aid Society

For the second year in a row, the Clan Currie Society will participate in Miracle on Madison Avenue, the annual charity shopping event to benefit the NY Children’s Aid Society. The annual holiday fundraiser that brings together leading luxury retailers, restaurants and galleries on Madison Avenue, returns on Sunday, December 2, 2007. This year marks the 21st anniversary of Miracle, a true New York City tradition.

Shoppers will be treated to a special preview performance from the Pipes of Christmas which is the newest holiday concert in the neighborhood. The annual Celtic Christmas concert is held at the nearby Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church located at Madison Avenue and 73rd Street.

On Sunday, December 2nd, between noon and 5:00 PM, approximately 100 participating establishments on Madison Avenue between 57th and 86th Streets will donate 20 percent of the day’s sales to The Children’s Aid Society’s health care programs, which provide much needed care to children who might not otherwise get basic medical attention.

Madison Avenue will be closed off to vehicular traffic from 68th to 72nd Streets, the only day of the year that the avenue is closed. Specialty tents will line the avenue within this area, including a Clarins Spa Tent, the Taste of Madison Avenue Tent and a Children’s Entertainment Tent.

According to Society president, Robert Currie, “We were thrilled when the Children’s Aid Society asked us back to participate in the 2007 Miracle on Madison event. As newcomers to New York with our “Pipes“ concert, we had wanted to find a suitable way to contribute to the greater good of the city. We couldn’t think of a better cause during the holidays than the well-being of children. We were honored to have played even a small role in helping to raise the much-needed funds for children’s health care programs.“

The 2006 Miracle on Madison program raised in excess of $350,000 thanks to the generosity of participating retailers. “Pipes“ favorites Paul Woodiel, Susie Petrov, and Christopher Layer, together known as Local Hero lent their incredible musical talents to the event with a selection of both Christmas tunes and Scottish country dance selections.

About The Children’s Aid Society

The Children’s Aid Society was founded in 1853. It is one of the nation’s largest and most innovative non-sectarian agencies, serving more than 150,000 of New York’s neediest children and their families with a network of services that includes community schools, neighborhood centers, camps, adoption and foster care services, teen pregnancy prevention, education, health and recreation. For more information, please call 212-949-4938 or visit www.childrensaidsociety.org.