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Sir Earl Toon, and Carla Harrell have made it their mission to provide new winter coats to kids in need.
Their hopes are that every kid…
Give A Kid A Coat Foundation has a goal of serving at-risk children throughout the USA.
Give a Kid a Coat has dispersed more than 7,000 new winter coats from 2012 to 2023.
Carla Harrell, PhD born in Amite, Louisiana completed a dual degree Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology from Southern University and Louisiana State University. Her involvement in the fashion industry began in 2002 when an opportunity to design a logo for t-shirts for National Laboratory Week presented itself. The t-shirts were sold to hospitals in New Orleans to promote National Laboratory Week.
Carla has also worked with many other cosmetic lines such as YSL, Clinique, Christian Dior and MAC to designRhinestone T-shirts.
The opportunity to design t-shirts came with Prescriptive Cosmetics, where she, a regular customer, proposed using her designs to promote new cosmetic lines. After presenting her work, it gained popularity throughout the store and city.
Carla’s success attracted other cosmetic brands like YSL, Clinique, Christian Dior, and MAC, leading to a trend at Saks Fifth Avenue in New Orleans. Elizabeth Arden noticed the trend and commissioned her to produce t-shirts for their White Diamond fragrance. This led to projects for Britney Spears’ Curious and Fantasy fragrance collections, with shirts sent to cities like New York, Chicago, and Miami.
In addition, Carla is a distinguished Clinical Sales Specialist with extensive experience contributing to the success of Give a Kid a Coat. She holds an honorary doctorate in Health Sciences from Harvest Christian University, a Master of Science in Data Science from Bellevue University, and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from LSU Medical Center New Orleans and Southern University Baton Rouge.
Sir Earl Toon, a renowned musician from the legendary band Kool & The Gang, has been a driving force in the entertainment industry for several decades. His belief in the power of music and compassion has inspired him to extend his influence beyond the stage.
Sir Earl’s artistic talent and tireless efforts have helped shape “Give a Kid a Coat” into the impactful organization it is today. Dedicated to improving the lives of children, his work with the nonprofit demonstrates his unwavering commitment to community and kindness.
In recognition of his contributions to music and society, Sir Earl has been awarded two honorary doctorate degrees in Musical Arts in Performance and Production, as well as an honorary doctorate in Business Administration.
His legacy inspires and uplifts those around him, proving that the combination of talent and heart can make a profound difference.
He’s now forever Sir Earl Toon PhD!
Email – sirearl@giveakidacoat.org
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