| Alabama |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
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May 18, 2006, 1:00-7:00pm |
| Location: |
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Bessemer WalMart
750 Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35022 |
| Sponsors: |
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AIDS Alabama |
| Contact Info.: |
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Kimberly Foster, 205-324-9822, Kimberly@aidsalabama.org |
| Event Description: |
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AIDS Alabama will conduct an HIV testing event. |
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| California |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
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May 18, 2006, 4:00 - 7:00pm |
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North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church
1060 32nd St.
Oakland, CA |
| Sponsors: |
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California Prevention & Education Project (CAL-PEP) |
| Contact Info.: |
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Cora Jenkins, 510-874-7850 |
| Event Description: |
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CAL-PEP will host a community forum that will address several
questions on how you get involved in increasing awareness about
HIV vaccine research in your community. Refreshments will be
provided. |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 17th, 2006, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Pacific Time |
| Location: |
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www.gay.com |
| Sponsors: |
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STOP AIDS Project |
| Contact Info.: |
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Tom Kennedy, 415-863-3587, tomk@tom-kennedy.net |
| Event Description: |
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STOP AIDS Project will conduct a live on-line chat on HIV vaccine
research. |
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| District of Columbia |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY RECEPTION |
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May 18, 2006, 7:30-9:30pm |
| Location: |
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Cada Vez Restaurant & Lounge
1438 U St. NW
Washington, DC |
| Sponsors: |
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Capital Area Vaccine Effort, Vaccine Research Center |
| Contact Info.: |
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Scott Simpson, 202-492-4372 |
| Event Description: |
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A reception in observance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day will be held. The reception will feature speakers on HIV and youth, food, drinks, & live music. |
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| Event Title: |
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The Road to An AIDS Vaccine |
| Date & Times: |
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Thursday, May 18, 2006 Noon-1:30 pm |
| Date & Location: |
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Global Health Council
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 1120
Washington, D.C. |
| Sponsors: |
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The Global Health Council and The AIDS Institute |
| Contact Info: |
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rsvp@globalhealth.org |
| Event Description: |
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Twenty-five years into the AIDS epidemic, the world is still waiting for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection. Where are we on the road to developing this important lifesaving intervention? The Global Health Council and The AIDS Institute will co-sponsor a panel discussion on HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day, May 18, to discuss recent progress, continuing challenges, and hopes for the future. Speakers will highlight key issues, describe their organization's research activities and discuss the implications of community partnerships in Africa and elsewhere for the global community.
Speakers Include:
Seth Berkley, CEO, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
Mitchell Warren, Executive Director, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC)
Dr. Chuen-Yen Lau, Medical Officer, Division of AIDS, NIH
Moderator: Dr. Gene Copello, Executive Director, The AIDS Institute
Please respond to rsvp@globalhealth.org if you plan to attend. Please note, if you would like to participate but cannot do so in person, a call-in number will be provided upon request. |
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| Florida |
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| Event Title: |
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CONVERSACIONES INTIMAS ENTRE MUJERES
INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS AMONG WOMEN |
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May 18, 2006, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 |
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Miami Beach Community Health Center
710 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
| Sponsors: |
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Miami-Dade County Health Department |
| Contact Info.: |
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Virginia Muñoz, 305-470-6942 |
| Event Description: |
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Intimate Conversations among Women is a documentary on four extraordinary Latin women and how HIV has impacted their lives. The stories feature examples of stigma and discrimination, the difficult burden Latin women face when disclosing their serostatus to their children an family, the fear of being forsaken, the poor or complete lack of information and how it endangers and put Latin women at risk of becoming HIV infected. (Activities in English/Spanish) |
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| Event Title: |
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VOICES/VOCES |
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May 18, 2006, 1:00 P.M - 2:30 P.M |
| Location: |
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Miami Beach Community Health Center
710 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
| Sponsors: |
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Miami-Dade County Health Department |
| Contact Info.: |
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Virginia Muñoz, 305-470-6942 |
| Event Description: |
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VOICES/VOCES: is a single-session, video-based HIV/STD prevention workshop designed to encourage condom use and improve condom negotiation sills among African-American and Latino adults. Information on HIV risk behaviors and condom use is delivered by videos, facilitated group discussion, and a board presenting features of various condom brands in English and Spanish. Two culturally specific videos are used: one for African-American participants and a bilingual video for Latinos. (Activities in English/Spanish) |
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| Event Title: |
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CLOSING CONFERENCE- "WHY WE NEED TO HAVE A HIV
VACCINE" |
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May 18, 2006, 3:00 P.M - 4:00 P.M |
| Location: |
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Miami Beach Community Health Center
710 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
| Sponsors: |
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Miami-Dade County Health Department |
| Contact Info: |
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Wolfgang Tillero, 305-576-1234 X244 |
| Event Description: |
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Pablo Lecumberri, Mellisa Connell speaking on vaccines general), volunteers from vaccine program to speak on their experiences. (Activities in English/Spanish) |
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| Georgia |
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| Event Title: |
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FILM SCREENING: "ENDING AIDS: THE SEARCH FOR A VACCINE" |
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May 18, 2006, 6:30pm |
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Lefont Plaza Cinema
1049 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 |
| Sponsors: |
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AID Atlanta, AIDS Survival Project, AIDS Research Consortium
of Atlanta, National AIDS and Education Services for Minorities,
SomeoneCares, Inc., SisterLove, Inc., The Hope Clinic |
| Contact Info.: |
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Paula Frew, 404-712-8546 |
| Event Description: |
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There will be a community film presentation of "Ending AIDS: The
Search for a Vaccine." The film screening will feature guest speakers and a dinner reception, and is free and open to the
public. |
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| Illinois |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
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May 18, 2006 TBD |
| Location: |
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Proactive Community Services
623 Quail Run
Matteson, IL 60443 |
| Sponsors: |
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Proactive Community Services |
| Contact Info.: |
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Eula Burge, 708-720-1123 |
| Event Description: |
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Proactive Community Services will host an educational event to emphasize the importance of HIV vaccines. |
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| Maryland |
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| Event Title: |
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SERVICE PROVIDERS' LUNCHEON |
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May 18, 2006, 12:00pm |
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB)
241 West Chase St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 |
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GLCCB |
| Contact Info.: |
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Gary Wolnitzek, 410-837-5445 ext. 16, gwoltnitzek@glccb.org |
| Event Description: |
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The GLCCB will provide an educational service providers' lunch
where they will participate in a training on preventive HIV vaccines. The GLCCB will also conduct a film viewing and breakout small discussion sessions for the public. |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY FILM SCREENING |
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May 18, 2006, 6:00pm |
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Eubie Blake Cultural Center
847 North Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| Sponsors: |
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GLCCB |
| Contact Info.: |
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Gary Wolnitzek, 410-837-5445 ext. 16, gwoltnitzek@glccb.org |
| Event Description: |
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The GLCCB will conduct a film viewing and breakout small discussion sessions for the public. |
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| Massachusetts |
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| Event Title: |
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"WE ARE THE BRIDGE" |
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May 18, 2006, 6:00pm |
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Union United Methodist Church
465 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA |
| Sponsors: |
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The Latino Health Institute (LHI), Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) |
| Contact Info.: |
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Alfredo Hernandez, 617-350-6900, alfredo@lhi.org Cynthia Harris, 617-238-2440, charris@mac-boston.org |
| Event Description: |
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LHI and MAC will conduct a community awareness celebration
forum. The forum will feature a panel of speakers providing a
statement on the importance of HIV vaccine research. The event
will also include food and Gospel/Latino music. (Activities in English/Spanish) |
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| Missouri |
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| Event Title: |
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CASINO NIGHT: COME AND PLAY THE GAME BEFORE THE
GAME PLAYS YOU |
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May 11, 2006, 6:00 - 9:00pm |
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Saint Louis University
Doisy College of Health Sciences
3427 Caroline Mall, 3rd floor multipurpose room
St. Louis, MO 63104 |
| Sponsors: |
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The African American AIDS Alliance, Saint Louis University HIV
Vaccine Trial Unit |
| Contact Info.: |
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Kimberly Dao, 314-977-9644, daok@slu.edu |
| Event Description: |
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The event will feature an educational game night to educate the
public about HIV/AIDS and vaccine research. Program includes:
games, food, door prizes, and free and confidential HIV testing. |
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ |
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May 18, 2006, 6:00 - 8:00pm |
| Location: |
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Freddies' Bar & Grill
4112 Manchester St.
St. Louis, MO 63110 |
| Sponsors: |
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Saint Louis University HIV Vaccine Trial Unit |
| Contact Info.: |
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Kimberly Dao, 314-977-9644, daok@slu.edu |
| Event Description: |
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A "Thank You" reception for all of the dedicated volunteers who
have participated in clinical trials at the University will be held. |
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| New York |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 18, 2006, 11:30am - 2:00pm |
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Harlem State Office Building
163 West 125th St.
New York, NY |
| Sponsors: |
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Body Positive, Foundation for Research on Sexually Transmitted
Diseases, Gay Men of African Descent, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy
Coalition, Project Achive-the NYC HIV Vaccine Trials Unit |
| Contact Info.: |
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Borris Powell, (212) 828-9602 |
| Event Description: |
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The event will feature a presentation about HIV vaccine research
from the co-hosts. Project Achieve will also host a breakfast to honor female trial participants and a dinner later that evening for male trial participants. |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
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May 18, 2006, 6:30pm |
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Brighton Town Lodge
1341 Westfall Rd.
Rochester, NY 14618 |
| Sponsors: |
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St. Joseph's Villa of Rochester |
| Contact Info.: |
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Mary Angerame, 585-697-3451
Patrick Fisher, 585-275-0459, Patrick_fisher@urmc.rochester.edu |
| Event Description: |
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A reception honoring clinical trial volunteers will be held. A formal
proclamation from the Mayor's office will be made by City
Councilman Bill Pritchard. Information about HIV vaccine
research and the volunteer experience will be available and HIV
vaccine 101 education will be presented by "The TEAM Project." |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 17, 2006, 10:30am - 2:00pm |
| Location: |
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AIDS Rochester, Inc.
1350 University Ave.
Rochester, NY |
| Sponsors: |
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Catholic Charities |
| Contact Info.: |
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Patrick Fisher, 585-275-0459, Patrick_fisher@urmc.rochester.edu |
| Event Description: |
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A walk-up information table with information on HIV vaccine
research will be available. |
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| Pennsylvania |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 18, 2006, 5-8pm |
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The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA |
| Sponsors: |
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Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP) |
| Contact Info.: |
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Shawn White, 215-851-1834, shawn@yoacap.org |
| Event Description: |
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YOACAP will conduct a film screening of "Ending AIDS: The
Search for a Vaccine" in conjunction with the University of
Pennsylvania. Following the film screening, attendees will be
invited to participate in a panel discussion recognizing everyday
heroes in the search for a vaccine. Panelists include David
Metzger, Michael Robertson, and Virginia Ross. Attendees will
also have the opportunity to visit booths from various
organizations serving the Philadelphia region. |
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| Rhode Island |
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| Event Title: |
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"DRESS FOR HOPE: FASHION WITH COMPASSION, A
CELEBRATION OF HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY" |
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May 20, 2006, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Location: |
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Bell Street Chapel
5 Bell Street
Providence, RI |
| Sponsors: |
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Community Advisory Board of The Miriam Hospital HVTU |
| Contact Info.: |
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Sydney Montstream-Quas, 401-793-4783 |
| Event Description: |
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CAB members and staff will model fashion and HIV messages. Come have fun and learn more about HIV and HIV prevention research. |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 18, 2006, 11:00am - 1:00pm |
| Location: |
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Chispa
241 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907 |
| Sponsor: |
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Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy |
| Contact: |
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Corola Campos, 410-467-0111 |
| Event Description: |
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Chispa will host a press conference and a community
health fair where information about HIV vaccine research will be disseminated. (Activities in English/Spanish) |
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| Tennessee |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 13, 2006, 11a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Location: |
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Sevier Park
8000 Granny White Pike |
| Sponsors: |
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Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Research Program with Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee |
| Contact Info.: |
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Emilia Canahuati, 615-345-0952, ecanahuati@gmail.com
Josh Barnes, 615-322-4673, joshua.barnes@vanderbilt.edu |
| Event Description: |
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Planned Parenthood will partner with the Vanderbilt University HIV
Vaccine Trial Unit for a volunteer appreciation event where supporters and volunteers will be invited to participate. |
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| Texas |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 18, 2006, 11:00am - 2:00pm |
| Location: |
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United Way Building
50 Waugh
Houston, TX 77007 |
| Sponsors: |
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The AIDS Foundation of Houston |
| Contact Info.: |
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Abolanle (Nike) Lukan, 713-623-6796 ext. 248,
lukann@afhouston.org |
| Event Description: |
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The AIDS Foundation of Houston will host a community
roundtable in observation of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.
Invitees include those AIDS service organizations of the greater
Houston area. Topics include: HIV vaccines 101; past, present,
and future possibilities of vaccines; and the myths and challenges
that accompany the vaccine debate. |
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| Washington |
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| Event Title: |
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HIV VACCINE AWARENESS DAY EVENT |
| Date & Times: |
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May 18, 2006 7:00pm |
| Location: |
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Capital Hill in Seattle |
| Sponsors: |
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Lifelong AIDS Alliance |
| Contact Info.: |
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Erick Seelbach, 206-957-1702, ericks@llaa.org |
| Event Description: |
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Lifelong AIDS Alliance will conduct outreach through bars serving
the gay community, during which HIV vaccine information and
give-aways will be provided. |
