New York AIDS Walk Fund Raiser May 14, 2008
5:45pm - 9pm
New York, NY
The staff of Smart + Strong, publishers of POZ, Tu Salud & Real Health invite you to an AIDS Walk New York fundraiser at:
Prohibition
503 Columbus Avenue (at 84th)
New York City
Rich and Ian of Prohibition have once again generously set aside valuable time to support this important effort. There will be a $25.00 donation at the door and a two drink minimum. Table reservations are gladly accepted for those who are dining. The soiree will include entertainment from John Kouri and Tremors with special guest Ilene Kristen of One Life to Live. Thorsten Kaye from All My Children will be on hand to meet and greet the fans who come out. Stay tuned for further celebrity additions.
The Power of Us Conference
April 24-26, 2008
Baltimore, MD
Day 1: Health/Arts /Cultural Expo + Live Performances
Day 2: The 2nd Annual Black LGBT National Leadership Conference
Day 3: The 3rd Annual Black Church Summit
Hill Country Ride for AIDS
April 26, 2008
Austin, TX
We can make history again in 2008, but only with your help! Invite your friends to join you, start your Team now, and REGISTER for the 2008 Hill Country Ride for AIDS.
Florida AIDS Walk
April 27, 2008
Huizenga Plaza
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Formerly known as AIDS Walk Ft. Lauderdale, Florida AIDS Walk helps fund the expansion of HIV/AIDS healthcare throughout Florida. It will also fund testing, prevention and education services right here in Broward County.
Grab your walking shoes and join more than 4,000 other Floridians to put a stop to new HIV infections and to provide care for the people who are now living with HIV/AIDS. Whether you walk the full 10k route (~6.2 miles), the 5k route or only a few blocks -- your participation makes a difference.
The S.O.S. Team Support GroupApril 28, 2008
Mississippi
The S.O.S. Team (Support, Orientation, and Services)
Support Group Est. Since 2003
Serving in Mississippi Gulf Coast as a HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group
We Meet every Monday Night except on certain Holidays at 6:30 P.M. Any age group, if minor need parent permission.
We are in a Highly Confidential area.
You need to call the South Mississippi AIDS Task Force at 228-385-1214 for the location and enrollment. Try to come early for the enrollment paper work. All clients, relative, and friends must be coached on confidential before enrolling. To enroll they have to go, read, and sign the confidential form. We'll go over the rules, and guidelines of the group.
AIDSWatch
April 28-30, 2008
Washington, DC
AIDSWatch, formed in 1992, is NAPWA's grassroots advocacy program that brings HIV positive people and their supporters to Washington, DC from all 50 states to meet their elected members of Congress. AIDSWatch participants help to educate Legislators on the need for improved healthcare and treatment accessibility, science and evidence based prevention, as well as make the case for the need to increase appropriations and access to effective services such as Medicaid, ADAP, HOPWA, and RWCA.
Baltimore for CAEAR Coalition's HIV Community Meeting
May 5, 2008
Baltimore, MD
On Monday, May 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., people living with HIV/AIDS and their service providers from across the mid-Atlantic region will gather in Baltimore for CAEAR Coalition's HIV Community Meeting "Have Your Voice Heard in DC--Without Leaving Baltimore." The meeting will take place at First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Madison Street in Baltimore.
Co-sponsored by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA), and developed by CAEAR Coalition's PLWHA Caucus, the meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to discuss what is working--and what is not--in terms of HIV health care and support services. Information gathered will be used to guide national advocacy efforts around federal support for HIV/AIDS services, especially services currently funded by Ryan White and other federal programs. Admission to the meeting is free. To pre-register, call Franny Lerner at Chase Brexton Health Services on 410-837-2050, ext. 1474.
Second Annual Latino Men's Summit
May 3, 2008
San Francisco, CA
The Wall Las Memorias Project will host the second annual Latino Men's Summit on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. Over 100 Latino gay and bisexual men are expected to participate in this annual gathering to be held at the Quiet Cannon banquet facilities in the City of Montebello.
This year's theme is Sexual Health and Relationships. Experts from Los Angeles and San Francisco have been invited to present workshops on the following topics: sexual health and pleasure; healthy living; crystal meth and the brain; HIV treatment and care; and healthy relationships.
Registration is free and all participants will receieve a gift bag. Please visit www.thewalllasmemorias.org or call 323-257-1056 ext. 25 for registration and for more information.
The S.O.S. Team Support Group May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2008
Mississippi
The S.O.S. Team (Support, Orientation, and Services)
Support Group Est. Since 2003
Serving in Mississippi Gulf Coast as a HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group
We Meet every Monday Night except on certain Holidays at 6:30 P.M. Any age group, if minor need parent permission.
We are in a Highly Confidential area.
You need to call the South Mississippi AIDS Task Force at 228-385-1214 for the location and enrollment. Try to come early for the enrollment paper work. All clients, relative, and friends must be coached on confidential before enrolling. To enroll they have to go, read, and sign the confidential form. We'll go over the rules, and guidelines of the group.
Orange County (Calif) AIDS Walk
May 10, 2008
Orange County, CA
Cielo Latino May 13, 2008
Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall Street
New York, NY
6pm Reception
7pm Dinner and Program
9pm Live Entertainment and Dancing
The largest national fundraiser for the Latino community in its fight against AIDS. Please join us for an extraordinary evening of unity and awareness, Unidos Podemos!
New York AIDS Walk Fund Raiser
May 14, 2008
5:45pm - 9pm New York, NY
The staff of Smart + Strong, publishers of POZ, Tu Salud & Real Health invite you to an AIDS Walk New York fundraiser at:
Prohibition
503 Columbus Avenue (at 84th)
New York City
Rich and Ian of Prohibition have once again generously set aside valuable time to support this important effort. There will be a $25.00 donation at the door and a two drink minimum. Table reservations are gladly accepted for those who are dining. The soiree will include entertainment from John Kouri and Tremors with special guest Ilene Kristen of One Life to Live. Thorsten Kaye from All My Children will be on hand to meet and greet the fans who come out. Stay tuned for further celebrity additions.
This awareness day is meant to provide a great opportunity to thank the thousands of people who are working to help find an HIV preventive vaccine—the clinical trial volunteers, nurses, community educators/recruiters, and the researchers.
To learn why thousands of individuals across the country will be wearing their red AIDS ribbons upside down on May 18, and what you can do to participate in Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD), visit the HVAD Web site and Be the Generation. These sites contain fact sheets, statistics, talking points, and media tools and allows you to view HVAD bilingual print ads and listen to bilingual radio spots.
All Americans, especially communities of color and men who have sex with men, need to learn more about HIV vaccine research. Be part of making an HIV vaccine a reality.
National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
May 19, 2008
May 19 is the National Asian and Pacific Islander (API) HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This awareness day intends to raise awareness among Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. about the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today there are an estimated 1.039 million to 1.185 million HIV-positive individuals living in the U.S. AIDS has killed more than 20 million people since the first cases were diagnosed in 1981. For APIs, one of the fastest-growing ethnic/racial populations in the U.S., HIV/AIDS is on the rise. According to the CDC, the number of APIs living with AIDS has climbed by more than 10 percent in each of the last 5 years. The number of adult and adolescent APIs diagnosed with AIDS through 2004 was 7,317.
This awareness day is part of the Banyan Tree Project (a national campaign to fight HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination in A&PI communities). For more information, please visit www.banyantreeproject.org.
To find an HIV Testing location near you, please visit www.hivtest.org.
HIV/AIDS 2008: The Social Work Response
20th Annual National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS
May 22-25, 2008
Washington, DC
The Hyatt Regency Washington
On Capitol Hill
Each day a general session is scheduled to address the theme of HIV/AIDS social leadership needs for the future. About 100 concurrent presentations in several different formats during the four days of the conference will be offered, capturing the the wide range and breadth of HIV/AIDS social work today. Many in-depth invitational sessions will be held on a variety of popular topics. Several social events are planned as a way to meet and greet colleagues as well as a job fair and extensive exhibits area.. Two special pre-conference events will be offered.
Contact: Dr. Vincent Lynch, MSW, PhD
(617) 552-4038
Unite with people of all ages, races and backgrounds who will come together in a demonstration of compassion and action. Event will take place on Saturday June 7, 2008 on the 1400 block of Fulton Street in front of the Historic Wilson Theater.
Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
June 8, 2008
June 8, 2007 makes the second observance of the Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On this day, Caribbean-Americans, Caribbean immigrants and community based organizations nationwide will respond to the health disparities facing people of color especially Caribbean immigrants. It will also be a day of reflection and a day to memorialize and show compassion for those who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a national mobilization effort designed to encourage Caribbean-American and Caribbean-born individuals, across the United States and its territories, to get educated, get tested, get treated and get involved. It is also a time to reflect, memorialize and show compassion to those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. It is a day of hope for the future of a Caribbean and Caribbean American community with available preventive health care as a daily part of life and a Caribbean Diaspora free of AIDS.
The 2008 HIV Prevention Leadership Summit (HPLS) will be held from June 11-14, 2008 in Detroit, MI at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
This year's Summit will feature institutes, workshops, roundtables and other sessions that are primarily intended for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grantees and has a major focus on CDC-funded HIV prevention efforts.
The goal of the meeting is to bring together leaders in HIV prevention to disseminate and exchange information to enhance program planning and management.
Safer Sex In The City is ASC's annual fundraiser promoting safer sex in the age of AIDS. This year, Safer Sex In The City will take place at Duvet, one of Manhattan's hottest nightclubs.
Our 2008 event will be bigger and better than ever, with fabulous entertainment, hip DJs, sensual surroundings, great food and drink, a silent auction, and memorable showcases of ASC's expertise in safer sex education and HIV risk reduction.
Join us for Safer Sex In The City 2008. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or learn more, call (212) 645-0875 ext. 360.
C2EA Youth Action Institute June 25-29, 2008
Albuquerque, NM
The Youth ACTION Institute is a summer-long opportunity for young people ages 16-26 to come together and learn from each other and from experts about everything from working with the media to organizing young people to taking action to end AIDS.
An estimated 250,000 people in the United States are HIV/AIDS positive and don't even know it.
An opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status, and to gain the knowledge they need to take control of their health and their lives. National HIV Testing Day also provides an invaluable opportunity to dispel the myths and stigma associated with HIV testing, and to reach those who have never been tested or who have engaged in high-risk behavior since their last test. HIV testing can reduce new infections when HIV-positive persons become aware of their status and take the necessary precautions to stop spreading the disease. HIV testing is easier, more accessible, and less invasive than ever.
National Conference on Latinos and AIDS July 28-29, 2008
Miami Beach Resort & SPA
Miami, FL
The Center Anniversary "Mask Ball" August 9, 2008
8pm - 12pm
Miami, FL
We are looking for Planning Committee and Sponsorship Opportunities. Tickets are $50.00 dollars per person includes: Open Bar for Two Hours, Seat Down dinner. Special show. Silent auction an entertaining by a professional DJ.
For tickets information leave us your name and number attending By calling positive connections at 305-891-2066.
2008 Florida Minority Health Disparities Summit August 13-15, 2008
Tampa, FL
AIDS Walk St. Petersburg September 13, 2008
St. Petersburg, FL
Walking to fight AIDS has a long tradition in Southeast Michigan. Since the late 1980's, thousands of people have joined walks to raise money to support the fight against HIV AIDS. The biggest and longest running AIDS Walk is AIDS Walk Detroit, produced by Steppin' Out, which takes place each year in September.
MAPP will be a Participating Agency with walk teams and a team number that must be listed on all walk forms. PLEASE USE THE TEAM NUMBER on your form in order to ensure MAPP receieves the appropriate funds raised.
Interested walkers or pledge donations should call Monica Mills at (248) 545-1435 ext. 117 or
mmills@aidsprevention.org
AIDSWalk Drag Gala 2008 September 21, 2008
Albany, NY
This year's GALA, located at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Albany, will feature an eloquent evening of dinner, networking and nationally recognized entertainment in an effort to support the brilliant mission and services of CAP-CR and the AIDSWalk.
Louisville AIDS Walk September 28, 2008
Louisville, KY
The Louisville AIDS Walk is the largest, annual HIV/AIDS fundraising and awareness event in Kentucky. The 16th Anniversary Louisville AIDS Walk will be held Sunday, September 28, 2008. Louisville AIDS Walk provides funds for: food, housing, medical care, medication assistance, counseling, legal assistance, children's programs, transportation to and from medical appointments, educational/life skills workshops and monthly fellowship dinners. The need for these services continues to grow. Twice as many people tested HIV positive at Louisville Metro Specialty Clinic in the first six months of 2007 than did the first six months of 2006. The WINGS HIV Medical Clinic Program Director reports they are enrolling 20-30 new patients each month. There are more people in Louisville who are living with HIV today than ever before.
Summit on Oral Health Care, HIV and AIDS October 3, 2008
NY
The Summit will incorporate a variety of oral health care experts, community activists, public health leaders, as well as legal experts who will offer attendees information regarding the status of HIV/AIDS and oral health care. Specifically, access to oral health care and a multidisciplinary approach to education, prevention and treatment will be stressed in the program.
Positive Connections Annual Cruise October 9, 2008
Fort Lauderdale, FL
4 day cruise on the Enchantment of the Sea
Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Cozumel and back. For our positive members and their friends and family, rates start at $275.00 INSIDE CABIN and $375.00 OUTSIDE. Port taxes are additional at $198.25. To reserve space for the cruise, call us at 305-891-2066
There is always something happening for you at Positive Connections
Address: 8341 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 203, Miami FL, 33137
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
URL: www.positiveconnections.org
Fax: 786-623-0701
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day October 15, 2008
GLMA Annual Conference October 22-25, 2008
Seattle, WA
The world's largest gathering of LGBT healthcare professionals, Diverse programming, with presentations & workshops on HIV/AIDS, lesbian health, gay men's health, transgender health, substance abuse, aging, intersex health, & legal issues.
Organized by: Gay & Lesbian Medical Association
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 31 March 2008
(Check the event website for latest details.)
48th Annual ICAAC / IDSA 46th Annual Meeting October 25-28, 2008
Washington, DC
On behalf of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) we invite you to participate in the 48th Annual ICAAC/IDSA 46th Annual Meeting, which will be held in Washington, DC, October 25-28, 2008.
The joint meeting of ICAAC and IDSA will be an exciting event and an excellent opportunity for you to interact with and share your work with your colleagues in the Infectious Diseases community. We look forward to welcoming you in Washington.
IAPAC 08 (Stronger Together) November 30 - December 2, 2008
New Orleans, LA
IAPAC 08 is an abstract-driven conference, featuring 152 oral abstract presentations and plenary sessions in three tracks: HIV Clinical Management; HIV Prevention and Psychosocial Support; and Human Rights, Economics, Public Policy.
Organized by: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC)
Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 2 June 2008
(Check the event website for latest details.)
12th European AIDS Conference (EACS) Cologne, Germany
November 11-14, 2009
website not available yet
THE SMART RIDE 5 November 14-15, 2008
South Miami & Key West, FL
Join us November 14th and 15th, 2008 for the SMARTRIDE 5 when riders from around the world ride 165 miles from South Miami to Key West over two days to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS. It is the only charity bike ride gives back 100% to HIV/AIDS service agencies. Check out www.smartride.org and remember to say you heard about it from The Center for Positive Connections...
