Support Local Charities at Saks Fifth Avenue February 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue- Dadeland
7687 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10AM to 9PM
Sunday 12PM to 7PM

Saks.com will also be supporting the program, with 5% of online purchases made using a registered Saks credit card, being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity.  The donations will benefit certain local organizations, keeping support within each Saks Fifth Avenue store’s immediate community.

“Saks Fifth Avenue is committed to our local communities.  We appreciate our customers’ charitable involvement and look forward to giving back locally with this exciting and newly implemented national program,” Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO, Saks Incorporated, said.

Customers may select which local charity from Saks Fifth Avenue’s roster they wish to allocate their 5% contribution. Registration is one simple step at point of sale linking the customer account with their chosen charity.

Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland has partnered with the following charities from
February 1 to 29, 2012:

Grayvik Animal Care Center- ORCAT
ORCAT is dedicated to humanely reducing and controlling Ocean Reef’s feral cat population through an aggressive program of spaying and neutering, and maintaining existing small, managed, non-breeding feral cat colonies consistent with the needs of rodent control. ORCAT also provides humane help for sick and injured animals.

The Jackson Memorial Foundation
The Jackson Memorial Foundation is the principal source of fundraising for Jackson Health System, seeking private philanthropic funds to improve the system’s facilities and to support its priority projects.  For further information call Jackson Memorial Foundation at 305-355-4999 or visit www.jmf.org.

Miami Science Museum
Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For over 60 years, Miami Science Museum’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic have enriched locals and tourists alike. Miami Science Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free for MiaSci members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Parking is free. www.miamisci.org or call (305) 646-4200.

University of Miami
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Neurology celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2012. It is a leader in research and advanced treatment and prevention of all Neurological diseases. It is one out of only two certified Stroke Centers in Florida. The Department is also at the forefront of clinical trials for all new medications, genome research and new therapies working towards a cure for these complex neurological disorders.

With a team of 67 physicians, 47 clinical, and 20 researchers the Department is ranked 33rd in the country by US News And World Report. It is also ranked 9th in NIH research funding and 7th for resident education. It has the 2nd largest neurological resident training program in the country. With clinics in Kendall, Miami, Hialeah, Plantation and Palm Beach the Department is capable of treating any and all neurological disorders.