For Immediate Release Contact: J.C. VanderPutten-Bonner
November 6, 2006 516-783-3370

LOOKING FOR UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS THIS YEAR? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE LUPUS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA`S HOLIDAY OFFERINGS!

Bellmore, NY –Want to surprise him with something nice in his stocking this year? Or take the kids to see their first game as a holiday surprise? Looking for a present for that friend, co-worker or neighbor who is so hard to buy for? Look no further! The Lupus Alliance is selling tickets to The NY Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers game on February 27, 2007, for $40 each! That’s 27% off the box office price! These tickets are first come first serve, so call today to get yours at 516-783-3370.

Have a little girl on your holiday list? Maybe a collector of miniatures? If so, call the Lupus Alliance and purchase a book of raffle tickets for $20, for their beautiful handmade dollhouse valued at over $1500. This dollhouse features curtains on every window, a fully functional kitchen, fireplaces, baby’s room, and more. The house is on display at the Lupus office in Bellmore, and the drawing will be held on December 1st. This treasure is sure to put a smile on someone’s face this holiday season.

Still need something for that person who has everything? How about an Entertainment Book 2007? This $20 book is loaded with coupons for your favorite Long Island museums, theatres, amusement parks, restaurants, fast food places, kids’ places, and more. To order call the Alliance at 516-783-3370 or stop in to pick your copy up today, at 2255 Centre Ave, Bellmore. These books are easy to give, and loved by those who receive them!

Still haven’t found that special gift? Then visit www.iGive.com/LupusAllianceLIQueens , join iGive.com for free and shop online at all of your favorite stores such as, Target, Barnes and Noble, Best Buy and more. Once you join and choose The Lupus Alliance of LI/Q as the charity of your choice, each purchase you make this holiday season on iGive.com will earn money for the Alliance. Every day these stores have special sales just for iGive supporters, and what better time to take advantage of sales than the holidays? You will find all your holiday goodies, and the Alliance will receive a donation from every purchase you make.

There’s nothing better than imagining the smile on the face of a person with lupus this holiday season, especially when you know your purchase(s) helped bring about that smile. Please help the Alliance fight for the cure for lupus, and for a better quality of life for people with lupus in the local area. Join them this holiday season by participating in one or more of their holiday fundraisers. For questions call 1-800-850-9000 or email: info@lupusliqueens.org.

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