| #ffffff;" /> | | | | New York on the 27th April, simply make sure that |
| Have you recently taken a confidential HIV test? | | | | you book into one of the many restaurants that are |
| With any luck, you’ve breathed a huge sigh | | | | participating in the Dining Out for Life scheme. Order |
| of relief as your results came back negative, but not | | | | your meal, sit back and enjoy, and be happy in the |
| everyone will be so fortunate. Having taken a test, | | | | knowledge that 25% (and in some cases even more) |
| you might just feel a little more fired up towards | | | | of your bill is going to be contributed to AIDS |
| helping those who are living with HIV. If this is the | | | | Community Services and the provision of a |
| case, then one of these fundraising opportunities | | | | confidential HIV test. So order that extra dessert and |
| might be just what you’re looking for. | | | | don’t deprive yourself of that extra glass of |
| Aids Walk 2010 | | | | wine – the fuller your stomach the more |
| The longest and largest fundraising walk held to raise | | | | effective the fundraising. |
| money for those living with Aids and HIV, the Aids | | | | A Game of Golf |
| Walk will celebrate its 25th year in 2010. 45,000 | | | | The Scott Riklin Memorial Golf Tournament is an |
| walkers are expected to attend, including those who | | | | annual event held in memory of Scott Riklin, a young |
| have the condition, and those who have taken a | | | | and successful businessman who tragically succumbed |
| confidential HIV test and had more fortunate | | | | to AIDS complications in 1996. The tournament has |
| outcomes but are still keen to raise money for this | | | | been running for 14 years now, and welcomes |
| important cause. A ten kilometre walk which starts | | | | golfers of all standards. So, if you’re good for |
| and ends in Central Park, New York, this is an event | | | | a game of golf, why not head to the Juniper Hills Golf |
| well worth training for. Celebrity participants in | | | | Course on the 25th of June. Your entry fee will go |
| previous years have included Whoopi Goldberg, Hilary | | | | straight to the AIDS Action Committee, who focus |
| Duff, Joan Rivers and Cyndi Lauper. A fantastic | | | | on the prevention of new infections, and the |
| atmosphere surrounds the walk each year and over | | | | effective care and treatment for those who have |
| the 25 years the event has been taking place, | | | | already had positive results from a confidential HIV |
| walkers have raised a phenomenal total of over 110 | | | | test. Not only will you be exchanging good karma for |
| million dollars. So if you fancy stretching your legs in | | | | a good game of golf, but your entry fee also includes |
| aid of all those people living with HIV or AIDS, make | | | | green fees, cart rental, a souvenir golf shirt and balls, |
| sure you head to Central Park on the 16th of May. | | | | and a buffet dinner with an open bar. This might just |
| Dining Out for Life | | | | be the most worthwhile game you’ll play for |
| For many, Dining Out for Life might seem like a | | | | a long time! |
| rather more appealing way of contributing to AIDS | | | | So, if the results of your confidential HIV test have |
| and HIV fundraising than participating in walks or runs. | | | | come back negative, why not take some time out |
| All you have to do to donate is to fill your stomach! | | | | to help those who have had positive results. |
| If you are planning to make dinner reservations in | | | | |