Seattle, Wash.—November 28, 2006—Lifelong AIDS Alliance today announced
a comprehensive listing of World AIDS Day events to be held through Puget Sound on
Friday, December 1, 2006. The 19th annual World AIDS Day, part of a global effort, is
comprised of a series of events, organized by government, non-profit and public
organizations. The day is dedicated to remembering the victims of AIDS, learning more
about the devastating effects of the disease and reaffirming the commitment to fight it.
Since 1981, more than 25 million people have died of AIDS. Worldwide, 40
million people are now living with HIV/AIDS, with one million in the United States and
an estimated 9,000 in King County. Each year, there are approximately 40,000 new
infections in the United States.
All events marking World AIDS Day take place on Friday, December 1, 2006:
• Movement In Red Fashion Show
Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s youth program, MPowerment, presents an evening of
schmoozing, fashion and awards. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., Show at 8:00 p.m.,
Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, Free.
• Saving Lives, Changing Lives: World AIDS Day Benefit Luncheon
This benefit luncheon for Multifaith Works will showcase the mission and service
of Multifaith Works to people living with AIDS, MS or other life-threatening
illnesses over the last 18 years. Noon, Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle. More
information at www.multifaith.org.
• SIP for DIFFA
Join Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) supporters, local
businesses and Seattle-area HIV/AIDS organizations for an evening of
remembrance and hope. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., W Seattle, 1112 Fourth Ave, Seattle.
$25 suggested donation. RSVP (206) 763-8885 or diffaseattle@yahoo.com
• You, Me, Us
A free event presented by Pierce County AIDS Foundation featuring musical
entertainment, community service awards, a remembrance ceremony, and more.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, Free. More
information at (253) 383-2565.
• The Children Left Behind: AIDS Orphans Around the World
Experience this compelling multi-media exhibit featuring the creative works and
stories that capture life through the eyes of AIDS orphans and other children left
vulnerable by HIV/AIDS from Uganda, South Africa, India, Cambodia and
Guatemala. Runs through December 29. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Bellevue
Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, Free. More information at
www.thechildrenleftbehind.org.
• AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
Two quilt panels from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt Project will be on
display with a brief worship service. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Brief worship at 7:00
p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 302 N 78th St, Seattle. More
information at (206) 784-6969.
• Kitsap County World AIDS Day Commemoration
The Kitsap County HIV/AIDS Foundation presents a brief program, followed by
a candlelight vigil. 5:00 p.m., Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St,
Bremerton, Free. More information at (206) 373-8200 or mail@kchaf.org.
About Lifelong AIDS Alliance
Lifelong AIDS Alliance provides food, housing and health insurance to people
living with HIV/AIDS in King County. Lifelong also provides prevention education and
is a leader in local, regional and national advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Over 85% of Lifelong AIDS Alliance's clients live on less than $15,000 per year. With a
$16 million budget, Lifelong AIDS Alliance is the leading AIDS service organization in
the Pacific Northwest and is recognized nationally for its innovative work. The AIDS
WALK is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. More information about Lifelong
is available at www.llaa.org.
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