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DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the country's largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of fine design and the visual arts, including: architecture, fashion design, interior design, photography and consumer product design.

With fundraising efforts bolstered by strategic partnerships and unique events showcasing innovation and creativity, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities and granted over $38 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide.

DINING BY DESIGN 2009 On March 26th, DIFFA will launch the 12th National Tour of DINING BY DESIGN. Be prepared for the same dazzling dining installations, the delectable food and wine pairings of TABLE HOP & TASTE, and the astounding innovation of the Student Design Initiative. The New York launch of DIFFA’s DINING BY DESIGN 2009 will coincide and be located next door to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94. For tickets and show details, visit archdigesthomeshow.com. Location 2009 Date New York March 26-30, 2009 Kansas City April 24-25, 2009 Los Angeles September 2009 Dallas September 18-19, 2009 Atlanta October 10-12, 2009 Chicago November 5-7, 2009 San Francisco November 2009 OTHER EVENTS FOR 2009 Event Location 2009 Date Gift For Life’s STAKES ARE HIGH CASINO, Benefitting DIFFA New York January 25 Collection Dallas May 2 GLAM Seattle May Annual Gala Chicago June13 Gardens By Design Kansas City June Party at the Mansion Seattle October Holidays By Design Kansas City November