Las Vegas Market Raises More Than $10,000 to Benefit Gift for Life

Las Vegas Market announced that its 5th annual “Up on the Roof” gala raised $10,000 to benefit Gift for Life, the sole charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries. Held during the just-concluded Summer Las Vegas Market, the fifth annual fundraiser drew a record 310 party-goers to the Market’s WorldView Ballroom.

“Las Vegas Market is committed to supporting the gift and home décor industry and to raising awareness and funds for the essential efforts of the industry’s chosen charity,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers, and Gift for Life board member. “Over the past five years, Las Vegas Market’s Up on the Roof events have raised more than $50,000 to benefit Gift for Life.”

The gala raised money both through ticket sales as well as a special “Las Vegas-themed” silent auction that offered a wide variety of experience-oriented items.

“We appreciate the ongoing support from Las Vegas Market for our industry charity,” said Frank Joens, Gift for Life chair. “At market events, such as Las Vegas Market’s Up On The Roof, provide great visibility for our cause, and support for our fundraising efforts.”

Gift for Life, the gift and home décor industry’s volunteer group raising funds for AIDS assistance and research through DIFFA: Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS, was founded in 1992. Since then, Gift for Life has raised more than $5 million through special events, cause-related marketing, promotions, and from corporate and individual donations. For more information, visit www.giftforlife.org.

The Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market runs January 24-28, 2016 at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com.