GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Blyth, Inc., a direct to consumer company and leading designer and marketer of candles, accessories for the home, and health and wellness products sold through the direct selling and direct marketing channels, announced that its PartyLite division, the world's largest direct-seller of candles, candle accessories and premium home fragrance products, and its 20 thousand North American independent consultants participated in its seventh consecutive year of supporting NBC-TV's TODAY show's Holiday Gift Drive. Appearing on the December 3rd segment, Michael Norris, PartyLite North America's President, noted that it was with great pride that PartyLite was once again able to participate in this holiday program, donating $2.1 million in products to 14 locations across the country for less-advantaged children to use as holiday gifts for their parents and teachers. This marks PartyLite's seventh consecutive year supporting this program, bringing its donations to-date to $18.6 million. PartyLite's independent consultants have a long tradition of supporting both national and local charitable organizations, most notably the American Cancer Society and, in Canada, the Children's Miracle Network.
