AIDS Awareness Night with Chivas USA
June 4, 2008
Media Contact: Eddie Martinez
323-257-1056 ext. 28/emartinez@thewalllasmemorias.org
The Wall Las Memorias and Chivas USA team up to fight AIDS
Free Chivas USA game tickets to be distributed at local soccer fields and churches to encourage HIV testing and promote the annual AIDS Awareness night.
Los Angeles, CA - The Wall Las Memorias Project and Chivas USA soccer team will host the second annual AIDS Awareness Night on Saturday, June 28th, 2008. The evening Major League Soccer game will feature Chivas USA and New York Red Bulls at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA.
To promote HIV/AIDS awareness and support national HIV testing week (June 22-27), The Wall Las Memorias will be providing free HIV testing and education at local soccer fields and churches throughout the month of June. All individuals getting tested for HIV will receive a free pair of tickets to the June 28th Chivas USA game. HIV testing and counseling services will be provided by JWCH Institute.
Organizers hope to educate community members about the importance of HIV testing. Early detection can lead to a longer life span and better quality of life for individuals living with HIV states Eddie Martinez, associate director of The Wall Las Memorias Project. The Wall Las Memorias soccer testing initiative is also supported by the City of Los Angeles AIDS Coordinators Office, HealthNet and Super Estrella 107.1 FM.
The City of Los Angeles has recently launched an HIV testing initiative with a goal to test 1 million people by 2011. City leaders hope to increase testing availability in communities with high demand for testing, by reaching many who are underserved due to current testing systems, particularly in communities of color.
Founded in 1993, the mission of The Wall Las Memorias Project is to preserve the AIDS monument as an inspirational tool to educate the community about cultural denial, HIV/AIDS and to promote activism and healthy living. Agency programs include outreach and prevention services targeting individuals at high risk, families and Latino communities of faith.
Tickets for the June 28th game are also on sale at The Wall Las Memorias Project for $20 ($32 value). Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the educational programs of The Wall Las Memorias Project. For more information on HIV testing and or to purchase tickets please call 323-257-1056.
HIV Testing Dates and Locations:
June 8th, 2008
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
4950 W. Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90026.
9am-3pm
June 14th, 2008
John Ferraro Soccer Complex
5101 N. Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
10am-2pm
June 21st, 2008
Pico Union Shalom Church
1320 S. New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006.
10am-2:30pm
June 21st, 2008 (tentative)
Rio de Los Angeles Park (Soccer fields)
1900 N. San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
10am-2pm
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Media Contact: Eddie Martinez
323-257-1056 ext. 28/emartinez@thewalllasmemorias.org
The Wall Las Memorias and Chivas USA team up to fight AIDS
Free Chivas USA game tickets to be distributed at local soccer fields and churches to encourage HIV testing and promote the annual AIDS Awareness night.
Los Angeles, CA - The Wall Las Memorias Project and Chivas USA soccer team will host the second annual AIDS Awareness Night on Saturday, June 28th, 2008. The evening Major League Soccer game will feature Chivas USA and New York Red Bulls at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA.
To promote HIV/AIDS awareness and support national HIV testing week (June 22-27), The Wall Las Memorias will be providing free HIV testing and education at local soccer fields and churches throughout the month of June. All individuals getting tested for HIV will receive a free pair of tickets to the June 28th Chivas USA game. HIV testing and counseling services will be provided by JWCH Institute.
Organizers hope to educate community members about the importance of HIV testing. Early detection can lead to a longer life span and better quality of life for individuals living with HIV states Eddie Martinez, associate director of The Wall Las Memorias Project. The Wall Las Memorias soccer testing initiative is also supported by the City of Los Angeles AIDS Coordinators Office, HealthNet and Super Estrella 107.1 FM.
The City of Los Angeles has recently launched an HIV testing initiative with a goal to test 1 million people by 2011. City leaders hope to increase testing availability in communities with high demand for testing, by reaching many who are underserved due to current testing systems, particularly in communities of color.
Founded in 1993, the mission of The Wall Las Memorias Project is to preserve the AIDS monument as an inspirational tool to educate the community about cultural denial, HIV/AIDS and to promote activism and healthy living. Agency programs include outreach and prevention services targeting individuals at high risk, families and Latino communities of faith.
Tickets for the June 28th game are also on sale at The Wall Las Memorias Project for $20 ($32 value). Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the educational programs of The Wall Las Memorias Project. For more information on HIV testing and or to purchase tickets please call 323-257-1056.
HIV Testing Dates and Locations:
June 8th, 2008
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
4950 W. Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90026.
9am-3pm
June 14th, 2008
John Ferraro Soccer Complex
5101 N. Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
10am-2pm
June 21st, 2008
Pico Union Shalom Church
1320 S. New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006.
10am-2:30pm
June 21st, 2008 (tentative)
Rio de Los Angeles Park (Soccer fields)
1900 N. San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
10am-2pm
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