Russ Berrie News

Who do you love in your town? Who is your local hero? If you know someone how has made a significant difference in your town through a lifetime of service or a heroic effort of some kind, you can nominate that person for the 2012 Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference.

Infant and juvenile products maker Kid Brands Inc. on Monday said President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce G. Crain has resigned, effective immediately, and that Chairman of the Board Raphael Benaroya will be taking over his duties while the board of directors searches for a successor for the East Rutherford -based business.

Catherine Carisi, a psychiatrist with the Mahwah school system, is overcome with emotion after being presented with the $50,000 top prize in the 15th annual Russ Berrie Awards for Making a Difference by foundation president Angelica Berrie for her volunteer work with Camp Acorn, which provides social and recreational programs for disabled children ...

Catherine Carisi of Lodi is overcome with emotion after being awarded $50,000 during the 2011 Russ Berrie Awards.

Angelica Berrie can't hold back her enthusiasm when she talks about the people who have won Russ Berrie Awards for Making a Difference over the past 15 years.