Gift for Life has announced its list of top 2024 donors, recognizing 43 individuals and companies that have contributed between $500 and over $10,000 during this calendar year. The nonprofit wants to acknowledge the generous support it’s received through a tiered recognition program that launched in 2023.
“The generous gifts from our industry partners are crucial to organizations like World Central Kitchen, which rely on charitable donations to carry out their critical mission,” says Sarah Mount, chair of Gift for Life. “As we approach year end, we’re delighted to broadly recognize the manufacturers, sales agencies, trade media and individuals who have consistently supported our efforts with their contributions.”
Recognition tiers include three Diamond Donors ($10,000 plus), six Platinum Donors ($5,000 plus), one Gold Donor ($3,000 plus), 12 Silver Donors ($1,000 plus) and 21 Bronze Donors ($500 plus).
The 2024 Gift for Life top donors include:
- Diamond Donors – ANDMORE (Atlanta Market & Las Vegas Market), Eichholtz Corporation USA, J. Douglas and The Link Companies
- Platinum Donors – The John Richard Collection, Loloi Rugs, Diana & Heidi Park and Portico Collection
- Gold Donors – Gourmet Catalog
- Silver Donors – Be Home, Claxton Consulting, Connections Housing, Fine Lines, Robert Idol, Ivystone, Bob Maricich, Road Runners, Schauben & Co, Cathy & Alan Steel and Two’s Company
- Bronze Donors – Anne McGilvray, Greg Avitabile, Brooks Beard, Dorothy Belshaw, By Hand Consulting, C&F Enterprises, Cook’s Warehouse, Darrah & Co., Erika Dluhi, Jen Dolan, Scott Eckman, Mary Evans, Gift & Home Trade Association, Go Avex, Jenny Heinzen-York, High Point Market Authority, Jesse James, Just Got 2 Have It!, Karen Alweil Studio, Nancy Lee, Connie Lineberry, Ryan Mahoney, Meet Ribbon, Mittera, Sales Producers, Sarah Mount, Next Step Reps, NextGen Dallas, Karen Olson, PADDYWAX, Park Leigh, Caron Stover, Dino Nigro, Sheila Willis, Jack Witham and Town Pride
The support from these donors helps to feed people in need during times of crisis around the world, according to Gift for Life. The nonprofit was founded in 1992 by a group of gift industry professionals in response to the loss of colleagues due to AIDS. Since then, Gift for Life has raised nearly $6 million for AIDS research, prevention and treatment. In 2021, the organization pivoted to help support COVID-related hunger relief with all proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen and its mission to combat crisis-related hunger. To donate, visit www.giftforlife.org/donate.
