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Friday, September 17, 2010
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5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sydney Boardwalk
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Click Here to make an online Donation / Pledge
Description
Date of Walk: Friday, September 17, 2010
Start Location: Sydney Boardwalk
Important Times: 5:00 pm - Registration 6:00 pm - Walk begins
The AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton is looking for teams and individuals to sign up and walk for life in support of local programs and services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Cape Breton. Also if you would like to volunteer to help out on the day of The walk please contact Caleigh Rolls. caleigh.accb@hotmail.com
“All the money raised stays right here in Cape Breton. The money we raise helps people get transportation to Halifax, helps support them with services and generally helps alleviate the burden of living with the disease.”
On-site registration is at 5 p.m. on the Sydney boardwalk behind the civic centre, Friday, with music and entertainment provided, and the walk starts at 6 p.m. The route follows the waterfront to Dorchester, Charlotte and Townsend streets and returns to the boardwalk.
The Scotia bank AIDS Walk for Life is Canada’s most important national fundraiser and awareness event.
About 62,000 people live with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS. The walk, which began over a decade ago, helps local organizations raise funds across the country.
The AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton offers programs and services to Cape Bretoner's affected by the disease, advocates on their behalf and provides education and strategies to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
On Line Donation page will be up soon!
So Come on out and get involved...
"Don't Just Stand There"
Get out and raise funds for a much-needed organization that spreads awareness and provides support for people living with HIV/AIDS on Cape Breton Island.
Thank you!
Hope to see You there!
In Hope & Spirit.
For more info contact: Caleigh Rolls by phone 567-1766 or email caleigh.accb@hotmail.com
1- 877 597 9255 (Toll Free)
150 Bentinck Street, Sydney, NS B1P 6H1
P.O. Box 177,
Sydney NS B1P 6H1
Welcome to World AIDS Week
We invite the community to raise a
in recognition of
World AIDS Week November 24th ‘till World AIDS Day December 1st .
The AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton
envisions a world where HIV+ people live with equality and respect, dignity and justice. They are diagnosed early and receive top standards of care. A world where everyone is informed and able to protect themselves against HIV infection.World AIDS Day
is held each December 1st. On this day, communities around the world honour and commemorate those lost to HIV/AIDS and those who continue to live with the virus. World AIDS Day marks the achievements made and recognizes the continued efforts necessary to derail HIV/AIDS.Make a red ribbon visible and inspire people to learn more about HIV/AIDS.
It lives in your neighbourhood!
Tidbits: 33.2 Million people living with HIV...2.5 million of them children... During 2007 some 2.5 million people became newly infected with the virus...Around half of the people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and die of AIDS before they reach 35... In Canada there are 62,000 cases of HIV/AIDS... Every two hours a new person is infected in Canada... The World Health Organization identified HIV/AIDS as the leading global cause of death among women aged 15 to 44... The US has had long-standing restrictions on HIV positive travelers and immigrants...
We at the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton would like to thank all who participated, donated and /or volunteered for the AIDS Walk for Life 2009. As you know, nothing gets done on its own and we offer a special thank you to Cecil Reid who glued it together.
This year we raised approximately $3,600 toward our PHA Health Fund which helps our clients with incidentals such as grooming supplies, eyeglasses and trips to medical appointments in Halifax. On behalf of staff and clients alike, thank you for your kind support.
The Staff and Clients of ACCB & SANE.