Global Brands’ Famulak among honorees at foundation fundraiser.

Dow Famulak, president and executive director, Global Brands Group, was honored at the annual K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers gala fundraiser at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History, Nov. 4.

Angelique Famulak presented the honor to her husband, which recognizes his charitable contributions, saying: “Dow is always there to lend a helping hand.”

In addition, professional soccer star David Beckham sent a special video congratulating Famulak, his longtime friend and business partner.

Famulak, who joined Li & Fung Group in 2000 holding various senior management roles, became president of Global Brands Group when the company was formed in July 2014. He assumed the additional role of chief operating officer in July.

The K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers event, which showcases how new products donated throughout the year provide “hope, dignity, and self-esteem” to people and children in need, raised $1.75 million dollars, and additionally honored Stuart M. Brister, president of the Commercial Services division of Wells Fargo Capital Finance, and high fashion designer Prabal Gurung on behalf of Shikshya Foundation.

Harry Lennix of NBC’s “The Blacklist” and Jessica Abo, NY1 news reporter, acted as co-hosts for the event.

Major supporters of K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers include Belk, Burlington Stores, Coach, Cushman & Wakefield, G-III Apparel Group, Global Brands Group, J.C. Penny, Kohl’s, Li & Fung, Macy’s, Morgan Stanley, Prabal Gurung, PVH, Perry Ellis International, Ralph Lauren and Wells Fargo. 

Photo captions (top): Dow Famulak, Global Brands Group, receives his award. (Bottom, from left): Stuart Brister, Wells Fargo Capital Finance; Amanda Seyfried, actress; Prabal Gurung, fashion designer; and Dow Famulak, Global Brands Group. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.