Jackie Collins and Amber Valletta at the event

It was “Butterflies for Charity” as Claire Pettibone donated Butterflies by Claire Pettibone to the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Accessories for Success Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 27th, 2010.

“As the mother of a young daughter, children are my top priority,” said Claire, “so I am so happy to support a cause that does so much for kids today. A great role model for a child is one of the best gifts you can give them.”

Organizers of the event report that this was the most successful in history. The silent auction which included Butterflies among the donations up for bid, generated over $110,000 for their mentoring programs, four times more than any other Accessories for Success event in the past.

Among the 400 women and men celebrating the mentoring programs were celebrities Amber Valletta, Shirley MacLaine, Sidney Poitier, Jackie Collins, Norm Crosby, Sarah Purcell and Jo Anne Worley.

Thank you to Big Brothers, Big Sisters for all the great work you do! You earn our Butterfly Spirit Award!