December 28, 2004 -- Nearly 3,000 New Yorkers put on their dancing shoes at Move Against AIDS: Return of the Dance-a-thon on Saturday, December 11, 2004. The Dance-a-thon, held at the
Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, raised over $750,000 for HIV/AIDS programs.
Internationally renowned DJ's Beverly Bond, Peter Rauhofer, Danny Tenaglia, Tony Touch, and Junior Vasquez kept the crowd dancing throughout the night, along with musical performances by
3LW, Kevin Aviance, and Martha Wash. Other special guests taking part in the event included Vinnie Brown of Naughty By Nature, Wilson Cruz, Alan Cumming, Power 105's Egypt, "106 &
Park's" Free, poet Shailja Patel, Rosie Perez, and Jai Rodriguez. "Move Against AIDS is an innovative way to raise awareness and re-invigorate our response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We
are honored that these world-class entertainers have united to reach out and inspire a new generation of AIDS activists," said Move Against AIDS Producer Craig R. Miller of MZA
Events.
As special thanks for their star support, each artist was presented with a glamorous gift bag by Klein Creative Communications to help them dance the night away. Inside the bag were
tanning sessions from Airbrush Tanning by Sunchelle, a collection of treats from Pure Romance, designer fashions from Rufskin, and Samant, LLC, Vy and Elle urban bags, plus other luxury
treats from Chocolove, Intimo, King Street Sounds, MetroNaps, NextArcade, 180 by Anheuser-Busch, Smarts Co., Sol Chicks, Sukhari, Teaology, Voyant, and XCD by King of Shaves. One of the
goodie bags, specially autographed by the Dance-a-thon's celebrity guests and filled with items valued at approximately $1,200, will be auctioned on eBay to raise additional funds for
GMHC.
About Klein Creative
Klein Creative Communications is a gift bag production firm that specializes in promoting high-end consumer products at celebrity, charity, press and corporate events. Founded in early
2004 by former journalist Stephanie Jo Klein, the firm brings the best products to trendsetters and newsmakers to create brand buzz. A full photo gallery of celebrity photos and more
information about the eBay auction, products and gift bags can be found by visiting www.kleincreative.com. Press inquiries may be directed to
Jessica Forman or Stephanie Jo Klein at 646-472-5951.
About Samant
Samant, LLC (Samant) specializes in shoes that provide women a balance between quality, comfort, and style. Samant shoes are designed for sophisticated women that recognize, and
appreciate the benefits of quality. Be prepared to be swept off your feet by their stylish shoes that "multi-task" and make sense. For more information, visit www.samantashoes.com or dial 718-231-2008.