FLORIDA AIDS
ACTION
PO Box 16705 · Tampa FL
33687
813-232-5886 · 813-232-0857 fax
For Immediate Release
Media
Contact: Mary Ann T. Green
813-974-4892/Mgreen@floridaaidsaction.org
FLAA'S MIAMI EVENT TO
RECOGNIZE REPRESENTATIVE WILSON
Tampa, FL- Florida AIDS Action will
recognize Florida Representative Frederica Wilson during an evening event being
held Thursday, November 7th, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Whitelaw Hotel, Miami
Beach, Florida.
Part of a series of events termed 8&8, this evening
soirée is designed to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and funds while commending
Representative Frederica Wilson for her efforts on behalf of Florida's 100,000
men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
"We are pleased to be able
to recognize Representative Wilson for her tireless efforts in the battle
against AIDS," explains FLAA Executive Director Dr. Gene Copello. "She continues
to advocate for programs, services and appropriate funding to address the needs
of our communities in relation to the AIDS epidemic."
Hosted by Evelyn
Ullah, Marc Cohen, Evelyn Lovera, Dr. Jose Hernandez, Dr. Lawrence Freedman,
Sema Copersmith and Florida AIDS Action, the event takes place Thursday,
November 7th at the Whitelaw Hotel, 808 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida.
Minimum donation is $50 per person.
Proceeds benefit Florida AIDS Action,
Florida's only statewide nonprofit AIDS organization. Funds will enable the
agency to continue its work with HIV/AIDS and healthcare issues in general.
For more information on the Miami Whitelaw Hotel event, please contact
Florida AIDS Action toll free at 1- 800-779-4898.
8&8 is made
possible by the generosity of the following sponsors:
American Academy of HIV
Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim, GTE Credit Union, The Gazette, MOSI and IMAX
Theatre, Production Partners, QueerTampa.com, Tampa Bay Community Network,
United Foundation for AIDS, Whitelaw Hotel and Zucker Public
Relations.
To learn more about Florida AIDS Action, and for more
information on how to become involved in AIDS advocacy work, please contact
Florida AIDS Action at 813-232-5886, or via email at:
information@floridaaidsaction.org
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Florida AIDS Action, the
only statewide nonprofit HIV/AIDS agency in Florida, promotes social change
through community planning, education, public policy research and advocacy. For
more information, call (813) 232-5886, or visit on the web at
www.floridaaidsaction.org.
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FLORIDA AIDS ACTION
PO Box 16705 - Tampa, FL 33687
(813)
232-5886 - Fax (813) 232-0857
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA
CONTACT: Mary Ann T. Green
(813)
974-4892/Mgreen@floridaaidsaction.org
COMING TO A GALAXY NEAR YOU -
STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
Tampa, FL - Join Florida AIDS Action (FLAA) for an out-of-this-world
fundraiser, Thursday, November 21st, from 6 to 9 p.m., at MOSI's IMAX Dome
Theatre, Tampa, as the nonprofit agency presents Star Wars: Episode II Attack of
the Clones.
Enjoy the sites and sounds of Star Wars as only IMAX can
present it during this event designed to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and funds.
Part of a series of eight events taking place in eight cities throughout the
state this Fall, proceeds from this event benefit Florida AIDS
Action.
"It's exciting to be able to provide our community with the
opportunity to see this movie in IMAX while helping raise awareness about
HIV/AIDS," explains FLAA Executive Director Dr. Gene Copello.
This open
to the public event take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, November 21st,
at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), located at 4801 E. Fowler Avenue,
Tampa. Event participants will enjoy a stroll through the Museum, complimentary
popcorn and beverage, as well as the IMAX version of the motion picture classic
Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.
Tickets are $25 in advance;
$35 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact
Florida AIDS Action at 813-974-4892, or via email at
mgreen@floridaaidsaction.org (please note Star Wars event in subject
line).
8&8 is made possible by the generosity of the following
sponsors:
American Academy of HIV Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim, GTE Credit
Union, The Gazette, MOSI and IMAX Theatre, Production Partners, QueerTampa.com,
Tampa Bay Community Network, United Foundation for AIDS, Whitelaw Hotel and
Zucker Public Relations.
To learn more about Florida AIDS Action, and for
more information on how to become involved in AIDS advocacy work, please contact
Florida AIDS Action at 813-232-5886, or via email at:
information@floridaaidsaction.org
###
Florida AIDS Action, the
only statewide 501(c)(3) HIV/AIDS agency in Florida, promotes social change
through community planning, education, public policy research and advocacy. For
more information, call (813) 232-5886, or visit on the web at www.floridaaidsaction.org
.
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