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Gift for Life Party Draws Record Attendees and Raises $225,000 for DIFFA
February 15,
2017 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that its 25th Anniversary Party for Life fundraiser raised $225,000+ for AIDS treatment and prevention.
The annual event, which benefitted DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, drew a record 500+ attendees to The Boathouse in New York City’s Central Park in early February.
The Party for Life featured numerous NYC-themed food stations, multiple bars and a short program followed by live entertainment. In addition to networking, guests also competed for a wide array of silent auction prizes including luxury experiences and unique gift and home décor products donated by 40+ leading suppliers.
During this very special evening, Jan van der Lande of Kikkerland Designs was presented with the Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award.
“Our 25th Anniversary Party for Life was the biggest and best it has ever been,” says Frank Joens, Gift for Life’s chair. “We raised more money, had better attendance and produced a party that has been reviewed as sensational! We are so fortunate to have the backing of the wholesale Gift, Home and Design industry as they have been unbelievably generous to us over the past 25 years. This year was no exception and we say a huge thank you to all of our supporters!”
An online photo gallery, with images of the honoree award presentation and general party images, is available online at: http://www.giftforlife.org/media-room/gallery-archive/.