Edan Gelt Donates Vintage Candy Collection to National Confectioners Association: Terese McDonald of Candyality to Facilitate Transaction
More than twenty different types of candy developed in the mid 1980's will be donated to the National Confectioners Association. The candy was created by Edan Gelt's father, Myron Gelt, as part of a novelty candy series by Leaf Confectionary. The collection includes Chaw, Berries in a Basket, Secret Message Bubble Gum, Pennant Fever Bubble Gum, Eggums and more. His daughter Edan Gelt is looking forward to preserving and sharing her father's creations.
Terese McDonald of Candyality, in Chicago, facilitated the donation. Candyality carries thousands of bulk items and sweet treats including gummies, sours, taffy, and more, and has retail locations in three prominent Chicago zip codes. "We are thrilled to be able to facilitate the donation of this historic memorabilia", Terese McDonald of Candyality said. "The items will be enjoyed by many at the National Confectioners Association headquarters in Washington DC".
The candy donation comes almost 20 years after Myron Gelt's passing and more than 30 years after the candy was developed. Edan Gelt wasn't comfortable making the donation until she met McDonald. Recognizing the passion and perseverance Terese had in making her own Candyality brand thrive in the Chicago market, Gelt knew she found the right person to keep her father's legacy alive.
"Growing up, my sister and I would serve as an impromptu focus group while my father crafted wooden candy concepts and prototypes in his workroom of our Roselle home" Edan Gelt said. "My father was an extremely creative, kind and funny man. I'm excited that his legacy can live on and be appreciated by candy aficionados".
Terese McDonald and Edan Gelt met while working on the inaugural Candyality 5K http://candy5k.com/. The candy themed walk/run takes place at Lincoln Park in Chicago on September 22, 2018 and includes a candy themed course, multi-colored shirts, finisher medal, and a custom candy bag created by Candyality. The race, promoted by Adrenaline Special Events and Candyality, benefits Girl Forward - a community of support dedicated to creating and enhancing opportunities for girls who have been displaced by conflict and persecution.
Edan Gelt is an active leader in her community working professionally as a communications strategist and advertising consultant and pursuing personal hobbies in health and fitness. Through both her professional career and personal life, Edan Gelt is constantly striving to create the best version of herself and inspiring those around her to do the same. Learn more about Edan Gelt at http://edangelt.com
Drawing on childhood memories like the penny candy counter at the local five & dime, the creation of the "Jelly Belly", or the irresistible "magic" of the sweetest commodity known to man, Chicago entrepreneur Terese McDonald is aiming to uncover your personality connections to confections at her local Candyality chain of candy stores. Book a "Candy Reading" event or visit one of Terese's Candyality locations in South Port, Water Tower Place or Andersonville by calling 773-472-7800 or visit their website http://candyality.com.