Shoe Show is Red Pump Dallas’ annual shoe design/decorating competition and reception in honor of World AIDS Day. The purpose of the event is to display creative talent while meeting the need for increased attention to HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention efforts in our community!

Contestants buy an ordinary pair of shoes (any type) and decorate them with whatever their imagination can bring to life. The shoes are turned in to one week before Shoe Show and displayed at the reception to be voted on by Shoe Show attendees. During the voting process, attendees enjoy live performances and entertainment, art, vendors, networking, light food and beverages and FREE HIV testing.

The designer of the shoes with the most votes wins a grand prize (to be determined)! Once a winner is selected, one vote will be drawn at random and patrons will have a chance to WIN the shoe they voted for!

Participation in the contest is free, but the winner is chosen by popular vote, so contestants are encouraged to invite family and friends.

This year’s Shoe Show will be on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 8-11pm at Studio Ninety Two (3720 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75202). Tickets are $10, and can be purchased HERE.

Proceeds will benefit The Red Pump Project and The AFIYA Center.

Rock your red pumps or red tie to show your support!

To participate in Shoe Show 2011 please email RedPumpDALLAS@redpump.org!

To attend, get tickets at http://shoeshow2011.eventbrite.com

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Online

Join us on March 10, 2011, for our Twitter Townhall in commemoration of National Women & Girls’ HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Starting at 1:30pm CST, we will kick off a discussion on Twitter surrounding issues around HIV/AIDS and women. We want to hear what you have to say about the epidemic and its effect on women. Be sure to use the hashtag #redpump.

It also culminates our 3rd annual “Rock the Red Pump™” campaign, which has so far gotten 850 bloggers signed up!

Follow us on Twitter (@RedPumpProj).

Charlotte, NC

On March 10, 2011, in commemoration of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, join Red Pump’s Charlotte ambassadors as they Paint the Night RED. This fundraiser event will take place at Vertical Tease (Tease Fitness Boutique). Come out and learn more about The Red Pump Project.

The night will be filled with food, laughter, education, fun and a special tease pole party. Vertical Tease will teach basic pole techniques, a sexy chair routine and give you a great workout all at the same time.

For more information, email Brittani Menina at redpumpcharlotte@redpump.org

Atlanta, GA

On the evening of March 11, 2011, Red Pump Project Atlanta will host a wine tasting- fundraiser in conjunction with National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day as well as to introduce Red Pump Project Atlanta to the city as we forge alliances in preparation of hitting the pavement educating, testing, and raising awareness. Atlanta ranks eighth among the nation’s metro areas in its ratio of HIV infections to overall population and Georgia ranks 2nd in the rate of HIV infections for teens ages 13-19. Stems and Stilettos is a perfect event to raise both funds and awareness in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Red Pump will host mainstream Atlanta ranging from ages 21-40, both men and women alike. Guest will include Atlanta’s socialites, community partners, as well as public health professionals. Along with wine-tasting, music, giveaways, and entertainment will be provided. So Taste-T cupcakes will share their signature cupcake benefiting our chosen community partner, Aniz, Inc.

For more information and to RSVP, go HERE

Dallas, TX

The Red Pump Project’s Dallas ambassador presents: DIVA SWAP on March 13, 2011. DIVA SWAP is a women’s clothing exchange that is being held in recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10th). Clothing swaps are fashionable, fun, and a charitable way to refresh your wardrobe. De-clutter that closet! Bring all your unwanted but AWESOME items that you no longer wear (or never got to wear). Swap and bring home some new favorites for FREE!

All un-swapped clothing will be donated to LifeNetTexas.org!

For more information and to RSVP, go HERE

Chicago, IL

On the evening of March 24, 2011, The Red Pump Project is having the 2nd annual “Rock the RED: Bold. Fashion. Awareness.” Fashion Show in commemoration of annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Rock the RED will also be a celebration of the 2nd anniversary of The Red Pump Project, which was founded in March 2009 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. The event will begin with a “Happy Hour” at 6:00pm, and Rock the Red beginning promptly at 7:00pm. It will showcase the newest fashions by upcoming designers and boutiques from around the city. So join us for a fantastic evening where we bring together social justice and fashion to Rock the RED BOLDLY, FASHIONABLY while being AWARE of the impact of HIV/AIDS on our community.

For more information and to RSVP, go HERE

If you’re in any of these cities, we hope you can support and attend.

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Community groups across the country will be commemorating this day by hosting educational and fundraising activities for various related organizations. I’ve gathered a list of a few and posted the details below. For more information, make sure that you click the flier (where applicable).

Chicago

San Diego

Charlotte

Dallas

Washington D.C.

The Howard University Student Association will host their second annual World AIDS Day Benefit Concert, Six Degrees, featuring Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of Floetry). The proceeds from the event will be donated to Metro TeenAIDS. HIV/AIDS testing opportunities, as well as educational information on safer sexual health practices, will be available on-site. The event starts at 7p and general admission tickets are $20 ($10 for students).

To find more events in your area, you can visit www.worldaidsday.org or check out local community calendars. Another good resource is the #WAD2010 hashtag on Twitter. People will be sharing events and happenings in their cities, so you’re sure to find great information this way.

This article was originally posted on The Fabulous Giver.

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In advance of the event, guests are invited to decorate a new pair of Red Pumps and enter into a contest. Attendees at the December 1st reception will then select their favorite and the winner takes home a designer messenger bag filled with goodies from local businesses! In addition to the contest voting, attendees can shop with various vendors, enjoy live performances, and even get tested on-site!

For contest rules, entry form and vendor/sponsor/general info, please email redpumpdallas@theredpumpproject.com or call our Dallas ambassador Shannon Gooden at (832) 660-7399.

Event details are below:

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Duval’s Penthouse, 1700 Commerce Street 18th Floor (Dallas, TX)
Tickets: $10

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August 7, 2010 – AIM for Youth’s Back 2 School Community Kids Day in Atlanta, GA is FREE and open to the public. Up to 1,000 youth and their families will have the opportunity to receive free book bags and school supplies while participating in other various activities (such as free health, dental and vision screenings, diabetes, obesity and HIV/AIDS education) designed to bring awareness and education to major health issues affecting youth today. For more information click here.

August 7, 2010 – Baton Rouge, LA come out and join Restoring Hearts Outreach Center for the FREE Community Block Party hosted at Independence Rock, 7505 Independence Blvd. From 12:00pm – 2:30pm, enjoy good fellowship and good food. Most importantly, the event will be providing the community with knowledge about daily issues. Particularly, issues that affect young people. There will be workshops focused on peer pressure, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and more.

August 7, 2010 – This event in Ontario, Canada aims to inspire Canadian students to get involved in their community while raising awareness about HIV/AIDS in Lesotho, Africa. Tsosa Molota is a community wide event featuring music, games, raffles, art and even sport. They are fundraising for Student Reach International’s project called Reach Lesotho. Click here to learn more.

August 7, 2010 – In Kelowna, British Columbia Loyal Hair Therapy is having a LUXE Summer Soiree. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Living Positive Resource Center. LPRC is a non-profit organization who’s goal is to give support, awareness, education and prevention programs for HIV/AIDS related issues. The event will feature international recording artist Kim Kuzma, a men’s underwear fashion show by Vancouver’s McKillop Underwear, Loyal Hair Therapy’s ‘Own It’ style competition followed by an evening of dancing to the sounds of DJ Polychrome. Learn more here.

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