The Hangout at The Helm (30 Years of Vancouver’s HIV Cases Reported)
This Sunday, June 5, marks the 30th anniversary of Vancouver’s first reported cases of the deadly disease that we now know is HIV/AIDS. As you may all know, HIV/AIDS is one of the causes I hold near and dear to my heart. I found out that in the last 30 years, British Columbia has earned global recognition for being on the cutting edge of HIV/AIDS research, treatment, care, and support. From what I hear, the Dr. Peter Centre’s unique model of HIV/AIDS health care has helped garner that international acclaim. Even more so, it appears that in March of this year a report by the Provincial Health Officer recommended that the Dr. Peter Centre’s model be expanded throughout BC.
At the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, we’re helping to rebuild lives shattered by HIV/AIDS, addiction, mental illness, poverty, and discrimination because of gender and sexual orientation.
It does appear fitting that this Sunday the second annual fundraising event, The Hangout, is being held to raise money for the Dr. Peter Centre. This year The Hangout will be a tea dance from 2pm-8pm at The Helm, one of my favorite restaurant and lounges, and feature local DJs, door prizes, a silent auction, and an art show/sale. The Hangout is an event that is organized by Perry Boldt, Trevor Loke, Rich Overgaard and Ricardo Coral (all of whom I think are good friends with some of my friends as well), and the event aims to inspire a younger generation to take on the HIV/AIDS cause.
The Hangout will have two guest speakers, Shirley Young, Dr. Peter’s Mother will speak about her son’s trials with HIV/AIDS and the need for a new generation to take on HIV/AIDS in the coming years; and my good friend and MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert will speak about the importance of community engagement for the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Priape (1148 Davie St) or Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium (1238 Davie St); and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.
What: THE HANGOUT
When: Sunday, June 5 from 2pm to 8pm
Where: The Helm, 1180 Howe Street
Why: To raise funds for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
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Wow… I can’t believe it’s been 30 years.
I’m glad to hear that BC is doing good work in this area… and yes, so important to get the new generation aware.