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Tokens are a gift to Wizo money-making

July 14, 2011 14:53
Loraine Warren, Merlis Cohen, Ros Shenderey and Rhoda Livingston

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Jenni Frazer,

Jenni Frazer

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Wizo UK's annual Rebecca Sieff Day this year showcased the charity's latest initiative - Wizo gift tokens.
Intended as a fundraising alternative to the usual gifts of wine or chocolates to a host or hostess, the gift tokens will be fully launched nationally in September.

But they were unveiled for the first time in London, at a lunch to honour stalwart members who have raised thousands of pounds for Wizo.

On sale for a suggested £10 donation, the tokens would bring in £250,000 annually if half of Wizo's members purchased four cards a year. "It is such a simple scheme but it will be of enormous benefit to children and families at risk," the charity says.

Merlis Cohen of Stanmore received the Lily Sieff award for services to Wizo, having been instrumental in the bar- and batmitzvah collection for Jewish Women's Week.