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HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
Local and National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Activities
The community-based organizations and HIV vaccine clinical trial sites listed below will conduct public outreach activities to commemorate the ninth annual HIV Vaccine Awareness Day on May 18th. These outreach activities aim to educate communities about preventive HIV vaccine research, helping to dispel myths and misinformation and encouraging people to be supportive of those individuals involved in HIV vaccine research.
If you would like further information about HIV Vaccine Awareness Day or a specific organization’s community outreach activities, please contact the organizations listed in the table. We have provided contact information and a brief description of the organization’s outreach activities. You can click on a state name below to jump to the events of that state.
Alabama | California | District of Columbia | Georgia | Illinois | Massachusetts | New York Pennsylvania | Tennessee | Washington
Alabama
| Event Title: |
HIV Vaccine Awareness at the Sports Complex |
| Date & Times: |
May 19, 2007, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Location: |
David W. Craig Sports Complex
6746 Grasselli Road
Fairfield, AL 35064 |
| Sponsors: |
AIDS Alabama in collaboration with the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB) Clinical Trials Unit |
| Contact Information: |
James Mapson
(205) 934-6777
jmapson@uab.edu
Tykeysha Boone
(205) 324-9822 ext. 32
tykeysha@aidsalabama.org |
| Event Description: |
AIDS Alabama, in collaboration with the UAB Vaccine Clinic, will participate in a visibility campaign to bring about greater awareness regarding vaccine research. This event will utilize the Birmingham Rapid AIDS Testing (BRAT) Mobile to serve as a center for HIV testing, dissemination of vaccine awareness information, and recruitment for HIV vaccine clinical trials. | back to top
California
| Event Title: |
Breaking the Silence: Inclusion of Blacks and Latinos in HIV Research |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Tangerine Restaurant
3499 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114 |
| Sponsors: |
San Francisco AIDS Foundation and San Francisco Department of Public Health Clinical Trials Unit |
| Contact Information: |
Gavin Morrow-Hall
Community Educator
SF Dept. of Public Health
(415) 437-4696 |
| Event Description: |
This is a community forum to present the recent findings from the Project Embrace - Brazos Abiertos research study, which is committed to including African Americans and Latinos in HIV vaccine research as participants, researchers, educators, and witnesses of the process. The discussion will include why it's important for Blacks and Latinos to get involved in HIV research and information about current and future studies. It will also encourage the community to become increasingly involved in the search for an HIV vaccine. | back to top
District of Columbia
| Event Title: |
HVAD Lunch: Global Health & the Search for an HIV Vaccine |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
| Location: |
Academy for Educational Development
1825 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20009 |
| Sponsors: |
US Helping US (UHU) |
| Contact Information: |
Sterling Washington
(202) 446-1100 ext. 1123
sawashington73@yahoo.com or swashington@uhupil.org |
| Event Description: |
This luncheon will feature a discussion on the local HIV vaccine research efforts and the role these local efforts play in the global health movement. Both researchers and trial participants will be involved in this luncheon, and community stakeholders will be in attendance. |
| Event Title: |
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Reception |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 6:30pm |
| Location: |
Academy for Educational Development
1825 Connecticut Ave., N.W. |
| Sponsors: |
US Helping US (UHU) |
| Contact Information: |
Sterling Washington
(202) 446-1100 ext. 1123
sawashington73@yahoo.com or swashington@uhupil.org |
| Event Description: |
UHU, the Capital Area Vaccine Effort (CAVE), Academy for Educational Development (AED), and other organizations are sponsoring this reception to honor all of the local HIV vaccine trial participants, as well as those working locally to find a vaccine. This event will include a silent auction to support the local vaccine efforts. |
| Event Title: |
HIV/AIDS Community Speak Out |
| Date & Times: |
May 17, 2007, 7:00pm |
| Location: |
Westminster Presbyterian Church
401 I St., S.W. Washington, DC 20024 |
| Sponsors: |
US Helping US (UHU) |
| Contact Information: |
Sterling Washington
(202) 446-1100 ext. 1123
sawashington73@yahoo.com or swashington@uhupil.org |
| Event Description: |
UHU joins other community organizations in co-sponsoring a Community Speak Out on the HIV crisis in the District of Columbia. The discussion will include: HIV statistics in the District; what new measures should be taken to curb the rising infection rate in the District; and the need for volunteers for the HIV vaccine trials. |
| Event Title: |
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Reception |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 8:00am – 12:00pm |
| Location: |
Various barbershops and beauty shops along Georgia Ave., N.W., Washington, DC
Georgia Ave.-Petworth Metro station:
Corner of Georgia and New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
The Bachelor’s Mill (club)
1104 8th St., S.E.
Washington, DC 20003
The Fireplace (club)
2161 P St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036 |
| Sponsors: |
US Helping US (UHU) |
| Contact Information: |
Sterling Washington
(202) 446-1100 ext. 1123
sawashington73@yahoo.com or swashington@uhupil.org |
| Event Description: |
UHU will distribute HIV vaccine literature to the public at the following venues: our partnering barbershops and beauty shops along Georgia Ave., N.W.; the Georgia Ave.-Petworth Metro station; and clubs patronized by Black gay men. | back to top
Georgia
| Event Title: |
The Role of the Black Church in Combating HIV/AIDS in the African American Community: Focusing on HIV Vaccines |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 9:00am – 2:00pm |
| Location: |
Hopewell Baptist Church
182 Hunter Street
Norcross, Georgia |
| Sponsors: |
Sister Love and Hope Clinic of Emory University Clinical Trials Unit |
| Contact Information: |
Antoinette Barnes
(404) 505-7777 |
| Event Description: |
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. | back to top
Illinois
| Event Title: |
Faith in the Future: HIV Vaccine Research |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Location: |
Wesley United Methodist Church
201 E. 95th, St.
Chicago, IL 60619 |
| Sponsors: |
Chicago AIDS Foundation |
| Contact Information: |
Trina Nelson
(312) 334-0963
tnelson@aidschicago.org |
| Event Description: |
The evening will include presentations by Yaa Simpson, Chicago Department of Public Health, and Parrie Graham, University of Illinois at Chicago Project Wish. The program will include HIV testing and counseling, and dissemination of HIV/AIDS materials and resources. All are welcome to attend this free event. | back to top
Massachusetts
| Event Title: |
Community Dialogue Luncheon |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Location: |
Latin American Health Institute (LHI)
95 Berkeley Street, First Floor Conference Room B
Boston, Massachusetts |
| Sponsors: |
LHI and Fenway Community Health |
| Contact Information: |
Alfredo Hernandez
(617) 350-6900 ext. 173 |
| Event Description: |
The luncheon program will include a discussion panel with a vaccine clinical trial volunteer who is currently participating at Fenway’s study, Dr. Dora Gutierrez, Jim Maynard from Fenway Community Health (FCH), Ana Maldonado, R.N., from FCH, and Fanny Figueroa, associate director LHI’s HIV counseling and testing program. Alfredo Hernandez, program coordinator, Men’s Health, will provide the facts about HIV Vaccine research and moderate the questions and answers. |
| Event Title: |
Pride & Prevention: Taking Care of Ourselves Today and Tomorrow |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 5:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Location: |
Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) building
31 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
| Sponsors: |
MAC and Black Pride New England |
| Contact Information: |
Joshua Gambrell
(617) 238-2476 |
| Event Description: |
MAC is partnering with Black Pride New England (BPNE) to hold a forum on HIV/AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day. The forum will be followed by a fashion show and reception that will unveil the new logo design for Black Pride New England (the local Black gay pride celebration). We will use the marketing materials developed by BPNE, and MOCAA@MAC-designed materials to promote the event. MAC will also hold an HIV/AIDS vaccine activity during the Black Pride New England celebration in June. | back to top
New York
| Event Title: |
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Event |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 11:00am – 2:00pm |
| Location: |
Windows Over Harlem
163 W. 125th St.
New York, NY 10027 |
| Sponsors: |
Foundation for Research on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (FROST'D), AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC), and Columbia University Medical Center Clinical Trials Unit |
| Contact Information: |
Jonathan DeWan
(212) 924-3733 |
| Event Description: |
HIV Vaccine Awareness 101 – FROST’D
Vaccine Activity in NYC – Columbia University Medical Center Clinical Trials Unit
History of Vaccine Trials – AVAC. |
| Event Title: |
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Event |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 11:30am – 1:30pm |
| Location: |
Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley - Youth Center
First Floor
825 Main Street
Rochester, NY |
| Sponsors: |
Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley |
| Contact Information: |
Scott Fearing
(585) 244-8640 ext. 20 |
| Event Description: |
Lunch will be followed by a panel of speakers addressing HIV vaccine research. |
| Event Title: |
Start the Future: Changing the Course of HIV |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 11:30am – 2:00pm |
| Location: |
May 18, 2007, 1:00pm
103 East 125 Street Suite 503
New York, NY 10011 |
| Sponsors: |
Gay Men of African Decent |
| Contact Information: |
Borris Powell
(212) 828-9602 |
| Event Description: |
The event will feature a presentation about HIV vaccine research. |
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Pennsylvania
| Event Title: |
The Future for HIV Prevention and the Latest on Vaccine & Microbicides Research |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Location: |
Family Planning Council
260 South Broad Street, Suite 1000
Philadelphia PA 19102 |
| Sponsors: |
Safeguards |
| Contact Information: |
Brian Green
(215) 985-6873 |
| Event Description: |
We will provide a workshop session for local health care and social service providers to make presentations on the need for HIV vaccine and microbicide research and will facilitate a discussion of these issues. | back to top
Tennessee
| Event Title: |
Pride Night at Ombi Bar |
| Date & Times: |
May 14, 2007, 5:00pm – closing |
| Location: |
Ombi Bar, 2214 Elliston Place, Nashville |
| Sponsors: |
Nashville Pride |
| Contact Information: |
Jeanna Emert
jemert@nashvillepride.org |
| Event Description: |
Social event promoting Nashville Pride week – we will have information about the vaccine program for all attendees. |
| Event Title: |
Putting Discovery into Practice: How New HIV Science Benefits Our Community |
| Date & Times: |
May 30, 2007, 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Location: |
Holiday Inn Select
Vanderbilt University
2613 West End Avenue near Vanderbilt University across from Centennial Park |
| Sponsors: |
Vanderbilt AIDS Clinical Trials Center Community Advisory Board, Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Community Advisory Board, Tennessee AIDS Education and Training Center, Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee, Comprehensive Care Center Community Advisory Board, Tennessee Department of Health HIV/AIDS/STD Section |
| Contact Information: |
Catherine Bays
(423) 424-4270
cbays@sedec.org |
| Event Description: |
Community Forum featuring Dr. Richard D’Aquila, Dr. Spyros Kalams, Dr. David Haas, and Dr. Todd Hulgan. |
| Event Title: |
HVAD Community and Volunteer Picnic |
| Date & Times: |
May 19, 2007, 11:00am – 2:00pm |
| Location: |
Shelby Park
Lakeview Pavilion by the Pond at the end of Shelby Avenue
East Nashville, TN |
| Sponsors: |
Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Research Program with Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee |
| Contact Information: |
Keri Adams
keria@ppmet.org |
| Event Description: |
Community awareness and volunteer appreciation picnic in the park, with food and information about the vaccine program and research. |
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Washington
| Event Title: |
Gay City University |
| Date & Times: |
May 19, 2007, 1:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Location: |
Northwest School
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, 98122 |
| Sponsors: |
Gay City |
| Contact Information: |
tony@gaycity.org |
| Event Description: |
Day-long workshop and community-building activity that includes a vaccine 101 presentation to the whole group (100-150 gay men), and an intense class (75 min) with some of the local research staff for a smaller group of guys who sign up. |
| Event Title: |
Vaccinerama!! |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Location: |
R-Place Club
615 East Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122 |
| Sponsors: |
Gay City |
| Contact Information: |
Luis@gaycity.com |
| Event Description: |
This will be a major event drawing an audience of approximately 150-200 primarily gay/bi attendees. Event will have a contest coordinated by Gay City, community advocates, and impersonators who will provide entertainment. Event will include a giant vaccine banner, flyers, and other materials in both English and Spanish. |
| Event Title: |
HVAD Bar Event |
| Date & Times: |
May 18, 2007, 7:30pm – 10:00pm |
| Location: |
R-Place Club
615 East Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122 |
| Sponsors: |
Lifelong AIDS Alliance |
| Contact Information: |
(206) 328-8979
toddh@llaa.org |
| Event Description: |
Lifelong AIDS Alliance will conduct outreach through bars serving
the gay community, during which HIV vaccine information and give-aways will be provided. |
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