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2010 World AIDS Day Events
Every year, individuals and organizations across the globe unite for World AIDS Day on December 1st. While there are many HIV/AIDS awareness dates throughout the year, this particular day brings everyone to the same table. Community groups across the country will be commemorating this day by hosting educational and fundraising…
Behind the RED Curtains: Join Us To Commemorate World AIDS Day
On the evening of December 3, 2010, in commemoration of the 22nd annual World AIDS Day, Rush University Medical Center’s Section of Infectious Diseases and The Red Pump Project invite you to “Behind the Red Curtains: Monologues on HIV.” Happening at at Room 43, 1041 East 43rd Street in the Bronzeville…
Upcoming HIV/AIDS Events Around the Country
Event Spotlight – Bar AIDS: Mark your calendars Chicago! Bar AIDS is upon us on Thursday, August 26th. This year not only are pubs and bars throughout the city participating, but so are coffee shops and juice bars, to accommodate a broader clientele. A portion of the proceeds at participating…
We’re Rocking the Red Pump at the Chicago AIDS Walk/Run!
Chi Red Pump Rockers! It’s that time of year again! The AIDS Foundation of Chicago is hosting their Annual AIDS Run & Walk, Saturday, October 2, 2010. There are over 22,000 reported cases of HIV/AIDS in Chicago. Of the 22,000, 4,866 are women. 76% of these women are black, 13%…
Upcoming HIV/AIDS Events Around the World
There are HIV/AIDS events happening all over the world! Take a look at how people across the globe are spreading awareness, with these upcoming events! *Social Events August 7, 2010 – AIM for Youth’s Back 2 School Community Kids Day in Atlanta, GA is FREE and open to the public….
Get Tested in Chicago! August 2 – 7
Looking for Places in the Chicagoland Area to get FREE HIV Testing this week? The Howard Brown Health Center, offers FREE anonymous oral rapid HIV Testing Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:00pm – 7:00pm and Friday from 9:00am – noon and 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Testing takes place at their walk…
An Evening With Rae: A Meet, Greet, & Tweet
On July, 15, 2010, “Ultimate Red Pump Rocker,” Rae Lewis-Thornton will host “An Evening with Rae: A Meet, Greet, & Tweet” at Encore Liquid Lounge, 171 West Randolph, Chicago, Illinois, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. This is the first event hosted by the Emmy Award winning AIDS Activist. Dubbed “A Social…
"Rock the Red" Recap – Amazing Night
The Red Pump Project turned one on March 10, 2010. What started as a small idea between friends with similar interests has turned into a movement. Karyn and I’s passion for social justice and love of shoes brought forth the idea of The Red Pump Project a year ago. To…