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2010 United States Conference on AIDS
Sunday September 12 – Wednesday September 15
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Orlando, FL

The United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) is the largest AIDS-related gathering in the U.S., bringing together over 3,000 workers from all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic—from case managers and physicians, to public health workers and advocates, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) to policymakers—to build national support networks, exchange the latest information and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. We hope you will be one of them.

For more information, visit: www.nmac.org/index/2010-united-states-conference-on-aids

September is Hispanic Heritage Month.

2010 United States Conference on AIDS
Sunday September 12 – Wednesday September 15
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Orlando, FL

The United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) is the largest AIDS-related gathering in the U.S., bringing together over 3,000 workers from all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic—from case managers and physicians, to public health workers and advocates, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) to policymakers—to build national support networks, exchange the latest information and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. We hope you will be one of them.

For more information, visit: www.nmac.org/index/2010-united-states-conference-on-aids

The 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC)
Sunday September 12 – Wednesday September 15
Boston, MA

For 50 years, ICAAC has presented science of the highest scientific quality with an international focus and late-breaking information. More than 10,000 physicians, researchers and other healthcare professionals from around the globe will gather at the 50th ICAAC to foster worldwide solutions to the problem of infectious disease. To enrich the attendee experience, the ICAAC Program Committee will select faculty that includes internationally renowned scientists and will complement the invited program with slide and poster abstract presentations. The 50th ICAAC is expected to be another successful educational event and an opportunity to exchange the latest information with scientists from around the world.

For more information, visit: www.icaac.org

HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Saturday, September 18

Sponsored by the AIDS Institute, the day acknowledges the rising number of people living with the virus over the age of 50.

For more information, visit: www.theaidsinstitute.org/asp/ai_events.asp?ms=4&ss=55

Life Network & K*PAX present "7 Steps to a Stronger Immune System"
Saturday, September 18
2:00pm - 3:30pm
130 E. 25th Street (Park & Lexington Aves.)
New York, NY

Presented by Jon D. Kaiser, M.D., Immune Specialist & Faculty Member, UCSF Medical School San Francisco, Author of "Immune Power" and "How to Rebuild Your Immune System"

No Fee, Free light lunch included

Please RSVP by Sept. 14 - keithmk12@aol.com, 917-544-7218

Jackson AIDS Walk
Saturday, September 25
9:00am
Riverwalk Amphitheater
Jackson, MI

The 5k walk will start at 9 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in downtown Jackson. The nonprofit organization hopes to raise $5,000 and have between 200 and 250 participants. All proceeds will benefit HARC programs that serve Jackson. HARC provides a range of HIV prevention services, as well as case management and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The event includes free registration and T-shirts, snacks and refreshments before the walk. Prizes will be awarded to those who raise the most money and have the largest team. Participants will also get a chance to view portions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which offers a chance to educate people about HIV/AIDS and infection prevention, provides remembrances for those who have died and comfort to those who are grieving.

For more information, visit: www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=347147

One Mile for TAP
Sunday, September 26
Topeka, KS

I am seeking donations for Topeka Aids Project by getting sponsors for every mile of an Iron Distance Race I am participating in in September. I am looking to have each of the 140.6 miles sponsored for $100.00. I am asking people to take one mile or several, but I believe we can reach the goal of $14,000.00, which will be a monumental donation that will change our community. 100% of money goes to TAP.

For more information, visit: onemilefortap.com/home

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Monday, September 27

The National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day's goals are to 1) raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among gay men, 2) encourage HIV testing, early diagnosis and linkage to care, 3) promote better understanding of the complex factors that drive HIV transmission among gay men, and 4) obtain broad based support to acquire needed public and private resources and sound governmental policies to prevent new infections among gay men and to provide treatment for gay men living with HIV/AIDS.

For more information, visit: napwa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26:napwa-launches-the-first-annual-national-gay-mens-hivaids-awareness-day&catid=3&Itemid=58

October is GLBT History Month.

Family Day & Community Health Fair
Saturday, October 9
11:00am - 4:30pm
Lion Creek Crossings Park, 6818 Lion Way
(Coliseum Stop on the BART)
Oakland, CA

Bring your family out for a day filled with fun, awareness, and community building!

For more information, contact: Marilyn Lawson @ (510) 485-4839

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Friday, October 15

UNIDOS PODEMOS: DETENGAMOS ALVIH/SIDA. LA PREVENCIÓN EMPIEZA CON NOSOTROS. United we can. HIV/AIDS Stops here. Prevention starts with us.

October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This day marks an opportunity to increase awareness of the devastating and disproportionate effects of AIDS in the Latino community. NLAAD is also a day to encourage HIV testing and to push for support from public officials and religious leaders. The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), the Hispanic Federation and many other organizations organize this day. While Latinos only make up about 14% of the U.S. population, they account for 19% of the AIDS cases in the U.S. since the start of the epidemic. In 2004, Latinos accounted for 20% of the new AIDS cases in the U.S.

For federal information on NLAAD in Spanish, visit InfoSIDA: aidsinfo.nih.gov/other/specialityPage.aspx?pageID=5

To find an HIV Testing location near you, visit: directory.poz.com

1st Annual Northeast Two-Spirit Gathering
Friday, October 15 - Monday, October 18
Camp deWolf
Long Island, NY

AIDS Walk Tucson
Sunday, October 17
The University of Arizona Campus
Tucson, AZ

For more information, visit: www.aidswalktucson.org/

Infectious Diseases Society of American (IDSA) 48th Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 21 – Sunday, October 24
Vancouver, BC

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA’s purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.

For more information, visit: www.idsociety.org/

Gay Men's HIV+ Cruise
Saturday, October 23 – Sunday, October 31
Central America

Please join us for our Sixth Annual Gay men's cruise for those of us living with HIV. This year's sailing will depart roundtrip from FT Lauderdale on the Carnival Freedom with three amazing ports of call. Our stop will be in Colon, Panama and Limon, Costa Rica, plus Cozumel, Mexico.

Rates for this eight night cruise begin at only $409 per person (plus taxes) and will include all meals, entertainment, private events (cocktail parties, hilarious fun games, medical lectures and shore excursions).

See why hundreds of positive men come back year after year.

For more information, visit: www.hivcruise.com

Hetero HIV+ Cruise
Saturday, October 23 – Sunday, October 31
Central America

Each year positive men and women gather on our annual cruise to meet and socailize with other positive heterosexuals. It is not uncommon that some of our guests have met their mates while other's have developed long lasting friendships. For one week at least we can drop those barriers of disclosure and relax with others who face the same bumps in life as yourself. This year's sailing will depart roundtrip from FT Lauderdale on the Carnival Freedom with three amazing ports of call. Our stop will be in Colon, Panama and Limon, Costa Rica, plus Cozumel, Mexico.

Rates for this eight night cruise begin at only $409 per person (plus taxes) and will include all meals, entertainment, private events (cocktail parties, hilarious fun games, medical lectures and shore excursions).

For more information, visit: www.positivecruise.com

November is American Indian Heritage Month.

HIV+ Cruise
Monday, November 1 – Friday, November 5
The Caribbean

Join us on Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas for 4 fun filled days and nights! Our voyage begins on November 1 & returns November 5. Come have a great time with old friends and meet new ones. Ports of Call include Key West, Nassau, Bahamas & Coco Cay. Prices are based on double occupancy per cabin and include taxes & port charges and are cruise only. Up to 2 additional passengers may stay in a cabin for an extra $159 per person (plus tax).

Prices are as follows:
Inside Cabin $319.26/person
Outside Cabin $359.26/person
Junior Suite $779.26/person

1st Deposit - A minimum of $50.00/person - Due February 26; 2nd Deposit- A minimum $100/cabin - Due July 1; Final Payment Due - August 19

TO BOOK YOUR CABIN TODAY CONTACT David Balavram/Liberty Travel at 954-474-9782 or BalavramD@libertytravel.com.

For more information, visit: www.positiveconnections.org or call 786-985-2818

"A Passion For Living" Autumn Reception
Saturday, November 13
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Penthouse at SunTrust Bank
1445 New York Avenue, SW
Washington, DC

Anthony David, the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, will be the guest performer at our annual Fall fundraiser, A Passion for Living. A Passion for Living will be a night of elegance and ambiance, food and entertainment, recognition and remembrance; an evening to raise funds for the programs of Us Helping Us and to recognize members of our community for their outstanding work in fighting the HIV epidemic.

Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online at the bottom of the Special Events page.

For additional sponsorship information, contact: Ron Simmons, PhD - (202) 446-1100

Chef's Secrets 6
Sunday, November 14
5:00pm - 9:00pm
de Seversky Center, Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, NY

An open style food and wine tasting where several top chefs divulge their secrets and prepare their award-winning signature dishes. The tasting will be accompanied by a raffle and silent auction, which will include gift certificates to Long Island's best restaurants as well as show tickets, performing arts packages, local getaways, and several salon packages. The event is held to benefit the Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc. (LIAAC), and BiasHELP, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.ChefsSecrets.org or call (631) 479-0010

ANAC Annual Conference 2010
Thursday, November 18 - Saturday, November 20
Grand Sierra
Reno, NV

This year's ANAC Conference theme is Remembering, Recommitting, Reaching, Reforming: Implications for the Future of HIV Nursing. The Conference will address international and domestic issues related to HIV and AIDS for nurses new to the specialty as well as experienced clinicians and researchers. Various learning activities, expert speakers, roundtable discussions and presentations (practice, education/administration, and research) will address HIV nursing issues related to the Conference objectives. This year we will also address issues related to the interdisciplinary teams we work with, especially social workers and dieticians.

For more information, visit: www.nursesinaidscare.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3998

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.

2011 National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS & other Health Disparities
Thursday, January 20 - Sunday, January 23, 2011
Marriott, 333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY

“Life Forward, Next Generation!” is our charge! During the 2011 conference, there will be a renewed sense of unity and commitment to progress in spite of our short comings. There is strength in our diversity and we have seen that we are a powerful force to be reckoned with. During the 2010 conference we witness how our young leaders are maturing and stepping into more prominent leadership roles; as they keep moving forward, never giving up. We see that this newest generation of leaders comes with inspiring, innovative ideas and the drive to make lasting change in this movement. We must continue to support our young brothers in their work and encourage them to never give up what they believe in. We are moving in the right direction and we must all remain focused on what the future has ahead. Let us continue to work together, more harmoniously, towards our goals. Without doubt, we can remove HIV/AIDS and other health disparities from our community.

For more information, visit: www.naesm.org/2011-Conference.html

December is World AIDS Day.

5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence
Tuesday, December 6 - Friday, December 9, 2011
Saint Martin, West Indies

For more information, visit: www.hiv-workshop.com

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Hepatitis Awareness Month and Mental Health Month.

2012 ISHEID: Searching for a Cure
Wednesday, May 23 - Friday, May 25, 2012
Marseille, France

This edition of the International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases will focus on current research aimed at finding a cure against HIV. Different sessions will also tackle the topics of 'Human Rights & HIV/AIDS', 'Prevention of HIV Transmission', 'Access to Care'...

This human scale conference is the opportunity to meet international Key Opinion Leaders in a friendly atmosphere, to exchange ideas and to share experience. Several interactive sessions will allow eveyone to be an active part of this event. The targeted audience concerns researchers, virologists, clinicians, activists, community advocates...

For more information, visit: www.isheid.com