The First Annual 30 Days To 500 Fund Raiser

I decided to try and give a fundraiser for two HIV organizations that have helped me in my life. The two organizations that will benefit from the fundraiser are, The Greater Community AIDS Project (GCAP), and The Center For AIDS Research, Education, And Services (C.A.R.E.S.) of Sacramento.

So anyways I am hoping with the kindness of my readers we can hit $500.00 to go to these 2 organizations. 100% of all donations will go directly to them. $250 each organization.

We need the support of our readers - you are our community. However, please put your health and family first - pay the rent, buy your medications and groceries, get your kids their clothes for school. But, if there is a little left over, these 2 great organizations can really use your help. Below is a donation button, as well as on the side of the page. Full finacial disclosures are available upon request. Please contact the webmaster for them. Thank you again. The Race is on 30 days lets go!!!

National HIV Testing Day 2008 Webinar for Bloggers

National HIV Testing Day --June 27th--is approaching, and the Webinar's goals are to heighten awareness and understanding of HIV testing, and encourage bloggers to share this information with their readers. The Webinar is designed for bloggers who blog about health related topics and/or those who reach communities infected, affected, or at highest-risk for HIV.

I have been invited to participate in the webinar. It will focus on these follwing questions:

1. Why should we care about HIV testing?
2. Who should get tested for HIV?
3. What happens when someone goes to get an HIV test?
4. What are some of the reasons people don’t get tested for HIV?
5. What are messages about HIV testing we can share with our blog readers?

If any readers want to leave comments or questions to be addressed at the webinar please leave a comment. The presenters will be Dr. Bernie Branson, CDC national HIV testing expert, Dr. Celia Maxwell from Howard University.

After the live event, a podcast and transcript of the Webinar will be available on AIDS.gov

The Seventh Annual AIDS Lifecycle

As part of the seventh annual AIDS Lifecycle, a seven-day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise funds for and awareness of HIV and AIDS, 2,500 bicyclists and 500 volunteer roadies will spend Friday night at a Ventura beach.

All funds generated by the cyclists will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.