Community AIDS Walk 2012 Needs Volunteers

 

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Contact: Bob Skinner President/CEO Phone: (541)752-6322

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8 A.M. December 6th, 2011

AIDS Walk 2012

Corvallis, OR, MAY 6th, 2012: In order to raise awareness of, and show support for those living with HIV and AIDS, Valley AIDS Information Network Inc. (VAIN) is hosting an event on Sunday May 6th 2012. This event, the first annual Community AIDS Walk being made possible by a generous grant from the PRIDE Foundation. The event will be held in historic downtown Corvallis and will benefit the local 22 year old all volunteer HIV/AIDS community based non-profit organization serving Benton, Linn and Marion Counties. Additional information will be forthcoming as the date approaches. Interviews welcomed.

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PRIDE Foundation Awards VAIN $1,500 Seed Grant

The PRIDE Foundation has awarded VAIN's AIDS Walk 2012 project with a $1,500 seed grant to put on this first time benefit planned for early May of 2012.  As an HIV/AIDS outreach program we hope the AIDS Walk becomes an annual event for residents in Benton and Linn Counties.  AIDS Walk 2012 will be taking place in historic Corvallis the first weekend in May.  It's intended that this program will raise awareness in the community that AIDS isn't over yet.  VAIN is very fortunate to have a fantastic AIDS Walk committee that is seeking to add volunteers to help with the planning process and when we get closer to the event date.  There is lots of work to be accomplished over the next few months, so please come and join us.  For more information please call 541 752-6322 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will put you to work.

 
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