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Published: February 07 2014

SUNRISE, FL – Fashion will take center stage during the Children's Opportunity Group's (COG) 65th annual charity luncheon at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21 at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. This stylish soiree will roll out the red carpet for hundreds of distinguished guests who are also passionate about helping underprivileged children in the local community.

The luncheon will kick off with a luxurious champagne reception and silent auction and feature a unique fashion presentation showcasing designer looks courtesy of The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills on several stages positioned throughout the venue.

"Sawgrass Mills is committed to supporting vital community organizations such as Children's Opportunity Group," said Joellyn Fellmeth, regional director of marketing at Sawgrass Mills. "Showcasing our impressive selection of retailers is our way of helping groups to maximize their fundraising initiatives while saying thank you to the community for our many years of success."

Professional models will showcase the season's hottest trends during an unforgettable fashion presentation featuring looks from high-end brands found at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. This presentation, which will be styled by Jodi Belden, former senior associate accessories editor for ELLE Magazine, will give event-goers a taste of the luxurious retail collection available exclusively at Sawgrass Mills. Top designer brands found at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills includes Diane von Furstenberg, Elie Tahari, Escada, Jimmy Choo, Piazza Sempione, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino and more.

Event attendees will also enjoy the opportunity to bid on an array of fabulous prizes. One lucky winner will go home with the grand prize: the opportunity to select one of nine incredible designer handbags seen during the fashion presentation and a shopping outing for herself and ten friends, including transportation to and from The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills in a luxury Mercedes shuttle with champagne on board, lunch at P.F. Chang's China Bistro, personal greeting and concierge services at The Colonnade Outlets and special gift bags.

Event proceeds will benefit a variety of organizations which deal with education, physical diagnosis and treatment, care of profoundly handicap children and homeless services. Tickets to the luncheon are starting at $95 per person and can be purchased at www.childrensopportunitygroup.org.

Founded in 1949, COG has a long standing tradition of helping underprivileged children in Broward County and is comprised of fifty women dedicated to supporting and enriching the health, education and welfare of the less fortunate. Past charitable recipients include: Ann Stork Center, 4 Kids Foster Care and Brookwood of Florida. For more information, visit www.childrensopportunitygroup.org.