Las Vegas Market announced this week that its seventh annual “Up on the Roof” event raised a record $15,735 to benefit Gift for Life, the charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home decor industries. To date, Las Vegas Market has raised more than $85,000 for Gift for Life.
More than 500 people attended the fundraiser, which featured special guest Donny Osmond. The evening included a silent auction of Donny Osmond Home products as well as Las Vegas-themed items and experiences.
“Las Vegas Market is pleased and proud to once again demonstrate our commitment to assisting Gift For Life and its vital mission of supporting HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, education and advocacy by raising an unprecedented $15,735 at our Summer Market gala,” said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift Leasing and Chief Marketing Officer, International Market Centers. “Having Donny Osmond as our special guest was a big attraction and helped us attract a record crowd of 500+ to raise money for Gift For Life.”
Auction prizes included tickets to the “Donny & Marie Show” at Osmond’s personal table plus a meet and greet at the Flamingo Las Vegas. Ticket winners were Diane Rice, buyer, Furniture Village and Gayle Jacobs, guest, Furniture Village.
Donny Osmond Home licensed merchandise from three Las Vegas Market showrooms — Art Trends, Coaster Company of America and Rizzy Home — was also auctioned. Prizes and winners included two fine art giclees from Art Trends, valued at $299 each, won by Lucinda Lopez; Mercer Collection four-light pendant from Capital Lighting Fixture Company, valued at $498, won by exhibitor Kristi DeLeo of UMA Enterprises, a Gavin Collection 12-light chandelier from Capital Lighting Fixture Company, valued at $480, won by sales representative Randy Spoor of Sales Producer; Houndstooth Accent Chair from Coaster Company of America, valued at $380, won by exhibitor Joseph Goulet of Candle Impressions/Next Step Reps; and a king-size quilt and four decor pillows set from Rizzy Home, valued at $499, won by Jim Morey of Morey Management.
Check out these photos from the event below:
