Christmas: a Time for Giving Back to Others

(NUI) - More than any other time of year, the holiday season serves as a time when people are reminded to give to those less fortunate, especially children in need of good cheer. Beyond donating money to worthy causes, many people offer their time or even shop for special gifts for a local giving tree.

It is in that same spirit that Lenox, The Gift Company, offers an ornament every year to benefit a children's charity. Celebrating the fifth year of its Holiday Spirit Ornament program, Lenox will donate all of the proceeds from a specially designed ornament to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation this year.

"Public-private partnerships are critical in the fight for the health of our children, and we are delighted to be partnering with Lenox," said Kate Carr, president and chief executive officer of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

A leading worldwide nonprofit organization, the foundation is dedicated to eradicating pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment to people with HIV and AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious, life-threatening pediatric illnesses.

"For more than 100 years, Lenox has believed that the act of giving is an integral part of celebrating life and family," said Peter Cobuzzi, vice president of brand development at Lenox. "That is why we are thrilled to work with a foundation that gives hope to so many."

Symbolizing the foundation's evergreen commitment to improving children's health worldwide, Lenox designed the Florentine & Pearl Tree Ornament made of fine ivory china and accented in 24-karat gold and precious platinum.

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The ornament is available for $29.99 at www.lenox.com and in fine department stores nationwide. For locations, call 1-800-63-LENOX. For more information on the foundation, visit www.pedaids.org.

Article courtesy of www.newsusa.com.