I W Marks Jewelers Crowns Tiziana and Daughter Désirée Triolo Winners of the I W Loves Mom Charity Challenge

HOUSTON, May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- I W Marks Jewelers will present the $2,500 I W Loves Mom donation to the American Cancer Society of Houston, on behalf of winners Tiziana and Désirée Triolo on June 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Last month, I W Marks Jewelers owners Brad and Joanna Marks invited four notable Houstonians and their families to participate in a charity challenge to celebrate Mother's Day. The Houstonians each picked a charity, while PaperCity Magazine hosted a poll where the public could vote once daily to determine the the winner. After three weeks and over 6,000 votes, mother-daughter duo Tiziana and Désirée Triolo were announced the winners of the $2,500 donation.

Tiziana Ciacciofera (Triolo) and her daughter Désirée Triolo are pillars of fitness and Italian culture in the Houston community. Motivating their friends and followers with a mantra of "Fitness is not about your six pack or your toned body, it's about how you feel on the inside," Tiziana and Désirée continuously inspire others how to be the best version of themselves. To accomplish this goal, Désirée founded the Instagram account @itsdesifit in 2015, which currently reaches over 34,000 followers. Natives of Palermo, Italy, Tiziana and Désirée are passionate about their Italian heritage and are trailblazers of integrating that culture within the melting pot of Houston.

Both Tiziana and Désirée have been avid donors and volunteers for the American Cancer Society of Houston—the local branch of the national organization that funds and conducts cancer research, shares expert information, supports patients, and spreads the word about prevention. After coordinating special events for Houston restaurants Toulouse and Taverna, Tiziana began spearheading the fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society in 2017, with Désirée by her side. Tiziana has also volunteered at MD Anderson's Pediatric Division, donating educational cooking classes and working closely with pediatric cancer patients.

About her involvement with the American Cancer Society, Tiziana Triolo said, "Raising funds through the American Cancer Society allows me to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Working for ACS and witnessing on a daily basis what it provides, in term of vital services and support, to cancer patients and their families, constantly motivates me to do more. My dream is to be able to celebrate more survivors and more lives, every day. The I W Loves Mom Charity Challenge is another huge step in turning this dream into a reality."

The I W Loves Mom Charity Challenge Check presentation will be held on June 7th, 2019, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at the I W Marks Jewelers store, located at 3841 Bellaire Blvd in Houston. To learn more about I W Marks or this distinguished charity event, visit https://iwmarks.com/iw-loves-mom/.

About I W Marks Jewelers

I W Marks Jewelers is one of Houston's first family-owned and operated jewelry stores. Opened in 1978 by Irv and Diane Marks, the store sells fine jewelry, watches, and accessories for every taste, occasion and budget. When the store first opened in 1978, it was a 500-square foot store. From there, Irv and Diane grew the business ten- fold while supporting numerous local charities, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Irv and Diane's son, Brad, is now the president of I W Marks Jewelers and, alongside his wife Joanna, continues his parents' legacy through his philanthropic work and dedication to quality and superior customer service. I W Marks Jewelers offers custom design, jewelry and watch repair, and appraisal services. To learn more about I W Marks Jewelers, visit iwmarks.com.

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