Gift for Life celebrates 30 years
Industry leaders raised a glass to Gift for Life’s 30th anniversary during a GHTA reception on July 14 at Atlanta Market. Since its founding in 1992, the all-volunteer organization has motivated the gift and home industry to donate more than $6 million in connection with at-market events, cause marketing initiatives and direct donations.
Pictured (left to right): Lenise Willis, Gifts & Decorative Accessories; Nancy Michael, International Housewares Association; Sheila Charton, Springboard Futures; Angela Jacobson, Stephen Joseph; Landon Metts, Creative Brands; Andrea Padilla, Transpac; Russ Jones, Ivystone; Sarah Mount, Juniper by IMC; Emalee Hoffman, Studio Oh!; Jessica Barille, Paddywax; Peter Schauben, Schauben & Assoc.; Cathy Steel, Steel Associates; and Cole Daugherty, Dallas Market Center.
Special recognition was given to Peter Schauben, founder of Gift for Life, for his passion, tenacity in bringing the industry together to fundraise initially for HIV/AIDS research, education, treatment and education, and currently for crisis-related hunger relief. To donate in honor of the 30th anniversary, visit https://donate.wck.org/GFL30.