Las Vegas Market announced today that its sixth annual “Up on the Roof” gala raised $9,500 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries' leading charitable organization. The fundraiser, widely recognized as a hallmark of the Summer Las Vegas Market, drew nearly 300 supporters to its 2016 edition.

“Las Vegas Market is pleased and proud to support to the industry’s chosen charity by raising awareness and funds for AIDS education, treatment, prevention and advocacy,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers, and Gift for Life board member. “In six years, Las Vegas Market’s ‘Up on the Roof’ fundraiser has raised nearly $60,000 to benefit Gift for Life.”

The gala raised money through ticket sales as well as a silent auction that offered nearly 20 unique items.

“We thank Las Vegas Market for its ongoing support for our industry charity,” said Frank Joens, Gift for Life chair. “At-market events are essential forums for industry-wide fundraising and awareness and ‘Up on The Roof’ is a stellar event on Gift for Life’s annual calendar.”

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.

(Source: Casual Living)