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Women’s Sports Foundation

Hilary London is proud to announce its participation in the Women’s Sports Foundation Honors Athletic Achievement at its 29th Annual Salute to Women in Sports. This year Hilary London participated in a gifting suite to honor 70 of the most accomplished women in sports from around the world. It was a great honor to be able to gift these gorgeous and talented athletes with our jewelry.  Here we would like to share with you some information about this inspiring organization as well as some pictures of our ladies!

The Women’s Sports Foundation is the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports—advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women.

Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation builds on her legacy as a champion athlete, advocate of social justice and agent of change.

Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2008 Annual Salute to Women in Sports

The 2008 Annual Salute to Women in Sports delivered a dose of inspiration and awe to New York City on October 14. More than 70 of the planet’s top athletes and a handful of celebrities -- including award-winning CNN reporter, Christiane Amanpour and Jill Hennessey, star of the television series “Crossing Jordan” -- gathered at the Waldorf=Astoria to celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports. The event raised more than $1.4 million that will be turned into grants and educational and advocacy-related programming.

“There is one common and very strong thread that unites all of us here tonight - the fundamental belief that each and every girl has the right to equal play. Because when she does, her path to lifelong success on almost every dimension increases exponentially.” said Women’s Sports Foundation Chief Executive Officer Karen Durkin.

The evening kicked off with the Grand March of Athletes, recognizing superstars in more than 50 sports, including 30-plus Olympians from the Games in Beijing. Athletes ranging from swimming phenom Natalie Coughlin to Olympic gold-medal-winning snowboarder Hannah Teter were welcomed to the stage one-by-one by distance swimming legend and NPR commentator Diana Nyad. The climax moment of the March occurred as Billie Jean King, founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation, joined the U.S. National Women’s Softball Team on stage, receiving thunderous applause.

“I’ve never had so many goose bumps on my arms and tears in my eyes than I’ve had tonight,” remarked Hennessey.

By Kelsey Koenen