ICFF Silent Auction to Help End Alzheimer's

ICFF will take over the Jacob K. Javits Center May 20-23, 2018 for the 30th North American platform for Luxury International Design showcasing the latest in exclusive luxury interiors, contemporary design and high-end furniture.

For the first time, ICFF will host a silent auction during the prestigious event with proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer's Association® and an education fund established in memory of Anna Hernandez, the award-winning founder of Luna Textiles. The award recognizes her distinguished career and all of the female business owners whose firms specialize in interior design or product design. The first $5,000 raised from the auction will be used to match the IIDA Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Education Fund Award of $5,000 and given to an up and coming female designer.

The Anna Hernandez-Luna Textiles Education Fund Award will be presented On Wednesday May 23rd at 3:00 PM, followed by a gala reception and ceremony for the ICFF auction winners.

This new design industry initiative will involve the Fair's 900 exhibiting companies who will be invited to donate the latest designs in flooring, carpets, kitchen & bath products, and art objects to be auctioned off to the ICFF audience of more than 35,000 in a 1,600 square foot pavilion where attendees can bid on items during the course of the four-day Fair. Silent auction item donations will also be profiled on www.icff.com. Proceeds from the benefit will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

"Alzheimer's is a relentless disease that affects every industry and more than 5.7 million Americans of all ages," stated Alzheimer's Association - New York City Chapter Executive Director, Christopher Smith. "This new initiative at ICFF is a wonderful way for us to partner with the design industry to advance critically needed research while providing care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. Our shared vision is a world without Alzheimer's. "

About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's®. Visit www.alz.orgor call 800.272.3900.

About ICFF®
ICFF® is the global design platform for North America presenting what's best and what's next in furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, kitchen and bath and fabricators, attracting nearly 900 exhibitors and 36,000 attendees from around the world. The 30thannual ICFF® in New York is scheduled for May 20-23, 2018 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The third edition of ICFF® South Florida is scheduled for December 4-6, 2018. Visit www.icff.com for more information on NYC and www.icff.com/floridafor details on South Florida.