Pointer Sisters Perform at AIDS Foundation of Chicago's 15th Annual Gala May 7, 2005

THE POINTER SISTERS SET TO SHAKE THINGS UP AT THE AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO?S 15TH ANNUAL NOT JUST SONG & DANCE GALA
AFC Marks 20 Years of Creating Hope through Action on May 7

Legendary music icons, The Pointer Sisters, will join the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) as it marks 20 years of creating hope through action in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The 15th annual gala, Not Just Song & Dance: I?m So Excited, will be held May 7 at the Hilton Chicago. With unforgettable hits such as ?Jump (For Your Love),? ?Slow Hand? and ?Neutron Dance,? the Pointer Sisters are sure to keep the crowd on their feet all night long. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on extravagant travel packages, dine on delicious cuisine and dance the night away, all while contributing to AFC.

The Pointer Sisters experienced stunning success in the ?80s as they climbed the charts and won over hearts with rich, soulful voices, heartfelt songs and trend-setting style. The group is still in high demand and travels the world, entertaining adoring fans with high-energy music.

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago has been a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS for 20 years. Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champions effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy. For more information visit www.aidschicago.org.

6 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2005
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago
$350 & $500 per person.
Tables available from $3,500 to $25,000.
Tickets and tables can be purchased by calling 312-922-2322.

Twelve chairpersons from the past 14 galas have joined together to host this event. Major sponsors include the Alphawood Foundation, Abbott Laboratories, American Airlines, Hilton Chicago, Kehoe Designs, LaSalle Bank and U.S. Cellular.

Funds raised through Not Just Song & Dance will support the AIDS Foundation of Chicago?s grantmaking, policy and public education programs. Since 1988, AFC has provided more than $14 million in private grants to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy groups throughout the Chicago area.