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Events Hope to Educate and Raise Awareness About AIDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 11-27-2007
Joe Wills
Public Affairs
530-898-4143
On Nov. 29 CSU, Chico will be hosting an information fair on the first floor of the Bell Memorial Union Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Following at 6 p.m. will be an evening candlelight vigil ceremony/walk starting in the CSU, Chico Free Speech Area to honor those living with HIV/AIDS and those who have lost the fight with the disease. A reception at Selvester’s Café-by-the-Creek on the University campus will be held directly following the vigil/walk and will showcase local HIV Quilts.
On Friday, Nov. 30, the World AIDS Day Committee is hosting a concert benefit at the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to raise funds for the local HIV Emergency Food Closet. The event will include presentations by Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County Health Officer, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Dwairi, a leading physician in the fields of HIV and hepatitis C infection.
Entertainment at the concert will include Kouyaté Lansana, featuring the West African Drumming/Dance Troop, Perry Johnson, Mike Joyce and the Rockhounds.
The goal of the activities is to educate people about HIV/AIDS, encourage HIV awareness and create community dialogue about prevention, care and treatment.
Contact Tray Robinson, CSU, Chico diversity coordinator, for more information at 898-4764.
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