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Island Coast AIDS Network, Inc. (ICAN) is dedicated to a vital mission "to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and assist individuals infected and affected in Southwest Florida."
ICAN has been serving the social service needs of HIV/AIDS infected individuals since 1987. ICAN provides HIV/AIDS education and prevention services to the wider community in continuing the fight to eliminate new infections. ICAN advocates for the rights and needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS to be treated compassionately, fairly and without judgment. Donations and volunteers are always needed and appreciated.
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The 9thAnnual Handbag Happy Hour was held on Friday, November 4that the Miromar Design Center in Estero and raised $37,000 and $18,000 in kind to benefit the clients of the Island Coast AIDS Network. This year’s event featured over 300 handbags that ranged from brand new, one-of-a-kind creations, designer names and previously loved handbags.
Autographed handbags were donated by a variety of TV, film and recording artists who included Gwyneth Paltrow, Glenn Close, Carrie Underwood, Judge Judy, Diane Keaton, Florence Henderson and Miranda Lambert. One of the highlights of the evening was a pair of his and hers bags by Chico’s designer Michael Chase. This Handbag Happy Hour marked the fifth year that Chase created a handbag just for the event and the first time he’s contributed a matching set. Over 200 guests enjoyed refreshments and buffet while bidding on handbags during the silent and live auctions. Clark Taylor of Chico’s presented an exciting fashion show that debuted their new line of clothing “Black Label by Chico’s” during the live auction.
