STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- vineyard
vines, a brand best known for its whimsical neckties and smiling
pink whale logo, announced today it will extend its partnership
with CBS Sports commentator Jim
Nantz to produce and sell a custom-designed collection
benefiting the Nantz National Alzheimer Center (NNAC). Inspired by
the symbolic Forget-Me-Not flower, the collection will consist of a
canvas belt, cosmetic case, classic and mini tote, and follows the
Jim Nantz Forget-Me-Knot tie that launched online earlier this
year. All items will be available for sale at www.vineyardvines.com
on November 21st and range in cost
from $38 to $98.
Jim Nantz, the voice of CBS
Sports for over 30 years, watched his father suffer with
Alzheimer's for over 13 years. In 2011, Jim and his wife, Courtney,
partnered with Houston Methodist Hospital to open the NNAC, which
has become a world-renowned center for Alzheimer's care. Under the
leadership of Dr. Stanley H. Appel
and Dr. Joseph Masdeu, the NNAC is
focused on leading research to identify how to prevent and treat
this debilitating disease as well as providing resources and
support to patients, their families and caregivers.
"We are thrilled to extend our ongoing commitment to Jim and his
family," said Shep Murray, vineyard vines CEO &
co-founder. "Jim has become a good friend of ours and we deeply
admire his commitment to a cause that hits so close to home for him
and so many." "We can absolutely relate to Jim's story of losing a
parent to a horrible disease," said Ian
Murray, vineyard vines CEO & co-founder. "Jim's
dedication to the Nantz National Alzheimer Center is truly
inspiring and we are happy to do our part in the fight to find a
cure."
"Last spring when we created the Forget-Me-Knot tie, we were
overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and interest," said Nantz. "Thanks to Shep, Ian and the
vineyard vines team we are excited to expand the Forget-Me-Knot
collection to create great clothes and accessories while raising
critical money for Alzheimer's research."
ABOUT vineyard vines®
A company best known for its
whimsical neckties and smiling pink whale logo, was founded in 1998
on Martha's Vineyard when brothers
Shep and Ian Murray cut their ties
with corporate America to start making ties that represented the
Good Life. In addition to signature neckwear, vineyard vines offers
a variety of clothing and accessories for men, women and children.
Products are sold in over 600 specialty and department stores
worldwide, through a seasonal catalog at 1.800.892.4982, online at
vineyardvines.com and at over ninety freestanding stores.
ABOUT Nantz National Alzheimer Center
Since its
inception in 2011, the Nantz National Alzheimer Center (NNAC) at
Houston Methodist Hospital has become a world-renowned research and
referral center. Its goals are to prevent Alzheimer's disease, slow
memory loss progression and improve the quality of life for every
patient. The NNAC is vigorously pursuing research to discover new
treatments. Excelling in the use of clinical and research
imaging biomarkers, the NNAC has contributed important scientific
information relevant to treatment. Multiple preclinical and
clinical studies are proceeding to evaluate various approaches and
new medications aimed at delaying the progression of the disease or
stopping it in its course.
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