Jessie awarded Key to the City of Naples for her
service to Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support. Mayor Barnett presents Key at the Saks Fith Ave
"Key to the Cure" Kickoff Event.
13 year old singer, Jessie, receives Key to the City of Naples!
On Thursday, October 20, 2011, Naples Mayor Bill Barnett bestowed 13 year old singer, Jessie Michaels Cohen, with the Key to the City of Naples. The surprise was part of the Key to the Cure Kickoff Event hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue on behalf of Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support. The event began a shopping week in which a percent of proceeds are donated to assist Bosom Buddies.
Joetta Abbazio, President of Bosom Buddies, nominated Jessie for the Key. Mrs. Abbazio and the young singer began their friendship last October when the two met at Pink Night, a fundraiser for breast cancer. Since then, Jessie, has used her singing voice to raise awareness for the charity.
Bosom Buddies offers physical, emotional and educational support to women diagnosed with breast cancer. They also assist uninsured or underinsured women attain medical care.
Jessie performed on behalf of Bosom Buddies at the Waterside Shops and the Ritz Carlton where she entertained more than 600 women at the annual fundraising luncheon. Jessie knows that she has found a charity that she will always treasure. She is very grateful to Joetta Abbazio and to all of the women at Bosom Buddies for allowing her the opportunity to learn from their leadership, generosity, and kindness.
In his speech, the Mayor noted that Jessie is the youngest recipient of the honorary Key. In addition to Bosom Buddies, Jessie has provided more than 40 open air concerts in downtown Naples on Fifth Ave S. and Third St S and has appeared at Cambier Park, the Mercato and Venetian Village. Theatre goers will also recognize her to be Annie from the Naples Players summer 2010 production
