Ohhhh SNAP! Photography gala featuring renowned and emerging Canadian artists expected to raise over $140,000 for the AIDS Committee of Toronto

    TORONTO, Feb. 28 /CNW/ - Calling all art buffs, socialites and
photographers - SNAP!, one of Canada's leading photography events and a vital
fundraiser for the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT), is a night not to be
missed!
    Held on Sunday, March 2nd and in its seventh year, SNAP! is expected to
raise $140,000 and draw more than 750 art aficionados to the chic National
Ballet School in Toronto. This swanky event will feature a gala reception, a
photography competition with over 300 works from professional and amateur
photographers, a live auction, and a silent auction.
    William Thorsell, Director of the Royal Ontario Museum, will be serving
as the honorary chair of SNAP!08. This year will also see a "Best of Canada"
theme represented by photographic work from Bryan Adams. This theme will carry
over to a student competition from a selection of Canada's top photography
programs as well as a line-up of first-class photographers including Andy
Summers, Angela Grossman, Chris Curreri and Jesse Boles.SNAP!08 Details

    What:        SNAP!08 - A celebration of contemporary photography gala
                 event in support of ACT

    Why:         Net proceeds from SNAP! directly support the essential
                 programs and services offered free of charge by ACT to
                 people in our community infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

    When:        Sunday, March 2, 2008,
                 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

    Where:       The National Ballet School located at 400 Jarvis Street
                 (Jarvis and Carlton area). Street parking available.

    R.S.V.P.:    Media registration is available on site or by contacting
                 Kyle Guttormson at 416.413.1218 ext.4542 or
                 [e-mail]

    For more information on ACT and the photographs available at SNAP!08 visit
www.snap-toronto.com.About ACT

    The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) delivers responsive, effective, and
valued community-based HIV support services and education, prevention,
outreach and fundraising programs that promote the health, well-being, worth
and rights of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk
for HIV/AIDS, and increase awareness of HIV/AIDS.
    Founded in 1983, ACT provides emotional and practical support services to
men, women and youth living with HIV/AIDS, and offers support to their family,
friends and partners. ACT works with gay and bisexual men, Portuguese-speaking
communities, youth, and women at increased risk for HIV infection to develop
and deliver HIV/AIDS information, education and outreach programs. ACT staff
and volunteers are dedicated to responding to the changing nature of HIV/AIDS.

For further information: and accreditation at SNAP!08 contact: Kyle
Guttormson, (c) [phone], [e-mail]; Nicholas
Schulz, (c) [phone], [e-mail]