Nov 21, 2008

Gift for Life to host January Casino Party

(NEW YORK, NY) — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, today announced the exciting details of its 17th anniversary party. Gift for Life’s STAKES ARE HIGH Casino, Benefiting DIFFA, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 from 6-10 p.m. at La.venue New York, located at 608 W. 28th St. in New York City. The popular event will take place during the New York International Gift Fair.

The new party format will feature gambling, food, drink, music and dancing. Guests will mingle, network and compete for a stunning array of prizes.

“We want everyone to have serious fun while raising funds for a serious cause,” said Tabitha Bowling, chair of the Gift for Life board. “You won’t want to miss this chance to entertain guests, network with industry associates, and compete for big winnings.”

Each year Gift for Life hosts regional events throughout the U.S. and a national fundraiser in New York City during the New York International Gift Fair. Funds benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.

The primary mission of Gift for Life and DIFFA is to eradicate the AIDS pandemic in the U.S. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports an increased incidence of HIV infections in the United States in 2008. Working together, Gift for Life and DIFFA will continue to raise funds for research and assistance programs.

Make plans now for the Gift for Life’s STAKES ARE HIGH Casino, Benefiting DIFFA. Individual tickets are $150. To purchase tickets and for information on becoming a sponsor, visit www.diffa.org/giftforlife or contact jdexter@diffa.org.

ABOUT GIFT FOR LIFE
Gift for Life, the gift and home decor industry’s volunteer group raising funds AIDS assistance and research, was founded in 1992. Since then, Gift for Life has raised nearly $4 million through special events, cause-related marketing, promotions, and from corporate and individual donations.

ABOUT DIFFA
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide more than $35 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide. The DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Web site is available at www.diffa.org.