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Latino individuals and families impacted by HIV/AIDS will gather to commemorate 17th annual World AIDS Day on December 1
An annual tradition helps families affected by HIV/AIDS to “keep the faith” and acknowledge both loved ones who have died of AIDS and pioneers who have paved the way for developments of lifesaving medications and treatments
| MEDIA ADVISORY |
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| Contact: |
Betsy Storm, Director of Public Relations |
bstorm@anixter.org |
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Robert Dolgan, Public Relations Specialist |
rdolgan@anixter.org |
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(773) 973-7900, Ext. 243 or 228 |
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November 29, 2004
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Candlelight ceremony and communal dinner |
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| WHO |
Individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families and friends who receive health-related services through CALOR, a division of Anixter Center that specializes in serving people with disabilities in Chicago ’s Latino community. Many of the event attendees participate in CALOR’s support groups for people with HIV/AIDS. |
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| WHERE |
Offices of CALOR, 3220 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago |
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| DATE |
Wednesday, December 1, 2004 |
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| TIME |
6:00 p.m. |
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| BACKGROUND |
Initiated in 1999, this annual event represents a “spiritual component” of the battle against HIV/AIDS, according to Martín González Rojas, manager of Prevention Services at CALOR. |
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The mission of the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center is to assist people with disabilities to live and work successfully in the community. Anixter Center is a leading provider of high-quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care. Anixter Center is an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities to be full and equal members of the community.
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