9.27.2007 - 10:08am ET

(CSRwire) PASADENA, CA – September 27, 2007 - Applause sounded as Patrick Shipstead, a member of the Executive Board of Directors of USA Cares, received a check for $69,000 dollars Monday evening at an event sponsored by Brighton Collectables at the Westin Pasadena in beautiful California. The monies were raised from the sale of the Brighton Peace Bracelet. Brighton pledged a donation of $5 dollars from every sale to one of four charities to be selected by the purchaser them selves.

Mr. Shipstead, a partner with Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, was pleased to be a part of the event, and spoke a few words about USA Cares and their work to support service members in crisis. The event was coordinated by Brighton to include employee training and a check presentation.

"USA Cares is proud to be supported by the customers of Brighton Collectables," says Jennifer Robinson, Operations Coordinator for USA Cares. "By creating this opportunity, Brighton Collectables has made it easier to shop for your favorite cause," she added, "offering a chance to support those who need your good will."

Training, temporary duty, and deployment are factors of military life that cause distance and lend to hardships. USA Cares focuses its efforts on supporting service members and their families with financial assistance in their time of need. This donation will support the continued mission of USA Cares in aiding with essential services. USA Cares has granted over $3.5 million dollars to date.

Organizations, companies, and individuals are encouraged to visit the Website for more information on supporting the USA Cares mission.

About Brighton Collectables

Brighton was launched in 1991 with a single collection of belts. Over the years, Brighton has become an accessory company with something for everyone. Handbags were added to the line in 1993, followed by small leather goods, watches, fragrance, jewelry, home accessories, eyewear and most recently, luggage. Visit www.brighton.com .

About USA Cares

USA Cares is a world wide charitable organization serving military service members and their families of all ranks and branches with direction and advice along with grant assistance for quality of life issues caused by military service. USA Cares has assisted thousands of service members and families with millions of dollars in organizational and found resources. USA Cares, in partnership with The Homeowners Preservation Foundation, has also saved over 150 military homes from foreclosure across the nation.

Learn more about USA Cares by visiting www.usacares.us CFC #12359

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