Samanta Shoes Included in Celebrity Gift Bags at "Move Against AIDS" Dance-a-thon

Almost 3,000 New Yorkers took over the Jacob Javits Center for five-hours of non-stop dancing to support the GMHC, the nation's oldest AIDS service and advocacy organization. Move Against AIDS was emceed by guest hosts actress Rosie Perez, actor Alan Cumming, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Jai Rodriguez, BET's 106 and Park host Free, actor Wilson Cruz, Naughty by Nature's Vinnie Brown and Power 105.1 DJ Egypt, with hot performances throughout the night from R&B sensation 3LW up-and-coming rapper Shade, Billboard dance chart-topper Kevin Aviance, spoken word artist Shailja Patel, and club diva Martha Wash. Internationally renowned DJs Beverly Bond, Peter Rauhofer, Danny Tenaglia, Tony Touch, and the iconic Junior Vasquez kept the music going all night long.

New York, NY (PRWEB) 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 Samantá, 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 Samantá

Samantá, LLC (Samantá) specializes in shoes that provide women a balance between quality, comfort, and style. Samantá 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.

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