King Jewelers supports the 4th Annual Kevin Carter "Waiting for Wishes" Celebrity Dinner

Photo: Cletus T. Judd, Storme Warren, Allison DeMarcus, Luke Bryan, Kevin Carter
at the 4th Annual Kevin Carter's "Waiting for Wishes" Celebrity Waiter’s Dinner

It was an emotional evening for Kevin Carter as he hosted his 4th Annual Kevin Carter's "Waiting for Wishes" Celebrity Waiter’s Dinner to benefit The Kevin Carter Foundation and The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee at The Palm in Nashville. The celebrity dinner was an exclusive, VIP evening where Carter, NFL teammates, alumni and country music artists were celebrity servers, raising an estimated $125,000, bringing the cumulative total to nearly $500,000 raised during the tenure of the event.

Among the celebrities that served in Carter's honor were country music artists Dierks Bentley, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, Joe Nichols, Steve Azar, Andy Griggs and Sugarland along with Tennessee Titans Steve McNair, Keith Bulluck, Drew Bennett, Albert Haynesworth, Tyrone Calico, Peter Sirmon, Rocky Calmus, Chris Brown, Troy Fleming, Rich Gardner, Todd Williams, Tony Beckham, Ken Amato, Jared Clauss, Rein Long, Jason Mathews, Robert Reynolds, Justin Sandy, Jaqua Thomas, Randy Starks, Lance Schulters, Cody Spencer, Lamont Thompson, Kansas City Chiefs Robert Holcombe and Titans Alumni Frank Wycheck, Kevin Dyson and Chris Sanders. AFL Nashville Kats players Dan Alexander, Aaron McConnell and Kats Head Coach Pat Sperduto also joined in the festivities.

"I truly love Nashville and we’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity, love and support this city has shown us," said Carter. "When I arrived four years ago, I had a vision of the man I wanted to be and the impact I wanted to make. I am a better husband, better father and a better man because of my experience in Nashville and I’m eternally grateful to you for helping me make a difference in many lives."

Kevin and Shima Carter created The Kevin Carter Foundation in 2002 to enrich the lives of children focusing on youth and character development. Carter often quotes his father’s saying, "To whom much is given, much is expected" and admits he tries to live by that today. The Kevin Carter Foundation makes a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the primary beneficiary of "Waiting for Wishes" with the proceeds of the event.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Carter was named the 2005 Titans Community Man of the Year for the third consecutive year due to events and fundraising efforts such as this. For more information, visit his web site for upcoming events and news at www.kevincarterfoundation.org.

About King Jewelers:

Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class service.
Offering a magnificent selection of jewelry collections including fashion-forward Italian designs, classic diamond creations, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry, modern designer jewelry, as well as colored gemstones and fancy colored diamonds, King Jewelers is the one-stop jewelry shop that prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. At King Jewelers clients will always find the “best of the best,” for any style or budget. The salon also offers bridal, baby, and gift collections. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying and corporate gift programs. King Jewelers also specializes in Alabama watches, Kentucky watches, Georgia watches, North Carolina watches, South Carolina watches, Arkansas watches, Mississippi watches, and Florida watches.

The Nashville watch gallery features in-store boutiques from luxury watch brands such as Breitling, IWC, Cartier, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Piaget, Girard- Perregaux, Hublot, Corum, Harry Winston, Bell & Ross, Bvlgari, and Chopard, King Jeweler’s Nashville also carries exclusive timepiece collections Anonimo, Alpina, BRM, Chanel, Concord, Dewitt, Ebel, Franc Vila, Jaquet Droz, Michelle, Mont Blanc, Roger Dubuis, Tag Heure, Tissot, and Wyler. King Jeweler’s Nashville also carries fashion jewelry designers such as Judith Ripka, Kwiat, Leslie Greene, Chopard, Bulgari, Yvel, Harry Kotlar, Fancy Bones, Rebecca, Montblanc, and Scott Kay as well as men’s jewelry collections, sterling silver jewelry collection for women, not to mention extensive bridal and baby collections.

King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, Jewelers Board of Trade, International Wristwatch Leading Watch Retailer, and the American Society of Appraisers and has among its staff GIA Certified Gemologists. For additional information, please visit http://www.kings1912.com/ and keep an eye out for the new King Jeweler’s shopping site at www.ShopKings1912.com.