News
Sept 25/2009
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.
On September 19th we had our Scotia Bank AIDS Walk for Life Campaign.
BEST WALK IN 10 years, and the biggest crowd too! Total Raised,
$7,192.25
Thanks to all of our Volunteers who made this event a HUGE Success, and
to all of our local sponsors for the in-kind and monetary donations. Thank you
to all who attended, took part and donated to the Scotia Bank AIDS WALK FOR LIFE
2008. A special thank you to Sobey's who supplied gift certificates for all
the Walks in Atlantic Canada.
Top Walker this year was Deborah Chaisson, raising $755 and top team was Scotia
Bank raising $700.
Many thanks go out to our fine entertainment including:
The Take Note World Drummers
Bill Applebee
Hell's Belles
Joanne Rolls
Thank you to Maxwell's for supplying our sound and last but not least, the our
PHA Support Program Co-coordinator, Jo-Anne Rolls for a fantastic JOB!!
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BY TOM AYERS
The Cape Breton Post
SYDNEY — 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.
A few walkers had registered for the Scotia bank AIDS Walk for Life by Tuesday
afternoon, but coalition executive director Christine Porter encouraged people
to sign up early to make planning the event easier.
“The more pre-registration folks we get, the better,” she said. “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.”
The walk usually attracts up to 100 walkers and raises about
$2,500 for the
local AIDS coalition.
“If we make $2,500, we’re smiling, but we could use a lot more,” said Porter.
Volunteers and donations are also welcome, said Porter, and there is no
minimum pledge required to participate in the walk.
On-site registration is at 5 p.m. on the 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 event will be followed by food, fun and more entertainment.
“It usually takes about half an hour to 45 minutes for the walk,” Porter said.
“After walking, they’ll come back and we’ll have the barbecue going and
there’ll be entertainment and door prizes. There’s been a lot of very generous
donations from local businesses.”
Entertainment will include Jo-Anne Rolls, Bill Appleby, Take Note World
Drummers and Hell’s Belles.
The Scotia bank AIDS Walk for Life is Canada’s most important national
fundraiser and awareness event, said Porter.
About 58,000 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 Cape Breton coalition offers programs and services to Cape Bretoners
affected by the disease, advocates on their behalf and provides education and
strategies to prevent the spread of HIV here, Porter said.
To register or for more information, contact Jo-Anne Rolls, 567-1766, or
e-mail joannerolls@accb.ns.ca
Donation and registration forms for the walk are also available online at
www.accb.ns.ca.
tayers@cbpost.com