Released on = February 8, 2006, 8:20 am

Press Release Author = Daniel J. Cunningham

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = The 8th Annual Toast to Life will feature some of Dallas'
hottest chefs and over 200 silent auction items to raise awareness and money to
support the Resource Center of Dallas.

Press Release Body = Dallas, TX - Kismet. One of the most under-utilized words,
meaning fate or fortune, seems an especially befitting description. The idea of
Kismet is appropriate when talking about the 8th Annual Toast to Life gala at the
flagship Neiman-Marcus store in downtown Dallas. Being held on Saturday, February
25, 2006 from 8:00 pm -11:00 pm at Neiman-Marcus downtown, the 8th annual Toast To
Life will feature some of Dallas' hottest chefs and over 200 silent auction items to
raise awareness and money to support the Resource Center of Dallas. A United Way
agency, the Resource Center operates the AIDS Resource Center, Nelson-Tebedo Health
Resource Center and the John Thomas Gay & Lesbian Community Center.

Why Kismet? Just look at the list of companies supporting the fundraiser: the
customer savvy Neiman-Marcus who set the standard for customer service, Barefoot
Winery - who in addition to being named an IMPACT hot Brand in 2003 and 2004, has a
string of Gold metals for it's California line of wines - and the list of Dallas
chefs featuring their cutting edge culinary creations for the event, reads like a
who's who of Premiere Dallas dining. Chefs Daniele Puelo of Daniele Osteria and
Abraham Salum of Salum Restaurant, recently opened restaurants chosen for
D-Magazine's 10 best new restaurants list, while Doug Brown of Amuse, who has been
recognized by D-Magazine as a breakout chef of the year, lead The Wyndham Anatole's
Nana restaurant to it's first ever five star rating.

For over 20 years, the Resource Center of Dallas has provided critical assistance to
people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Programs offered by the Center
include food and nutrition, medical insurance assistance, women's health services,
dental services, medical case management and clinical trials of promising new drugs.
In addition to services designed to empower and support those living with HIV and
AIDS, the Resource Center of Dallas also provides anonymous and confidential HIV
testing and counseling and cutting-edge HIV prevention programs targeting high-risk
populations, which include youth and ethnic minorities.


Web Site = http://www.toasttolife.com

Contact Details = Catherine Mouton
2701 Regan St.
Dallas TX 75219
(214) 528-0144
toast@rcdallas.