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Friday, October 30, 2009 
Apologies for not posting this sooner. And remember -- it's not too late to donate, www...indianaaidswalk...org for info. :)

Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride 2009, “A Moving Celebration” that raises nearly $156,000 for Hoosiers living with HIV/AIDS

Organizers urge Hoosiers to log on to www...indianaAIDSwalk.. and continue the giving in these tough economic times.


INDIANAPOLIS-- The director of the Indiana AIDS Fund, Stephen Everett, thanked attendees of this year’s Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride during a short awards ceremony between musical selections from the stage. “Thanks to the generosity of individuals, teams and sponsors, the total for today’s Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride is $155,900,” said Everett. “This will allow DEFA to help as many people as possible, thank you very, very much.”

Rain and clouds gave way to sunshine and pleasant temperatures setting the stage for the perfect day as The Indiana AIDS Fund hosted the 19th Annual Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride at University Park, adjacent to the Indiana War Memorial on Meridian and Vermont Streets. The event drew more than 1,200 participants who mobilized to meet the emergency needs of the more than 10,000 persons living in Indiana who live with HIV/AIDS. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, First Lady Winnie Ballard, Marion County Health Department Director Virginia Caine, M.D., event co-chairs Reverend Judith Carson and Stephanie Koning, and other dignitaries joined in the festivities to support Hoosiers living with HIV/AIDS who find themselves in need of emergency help.

Individual participants and teams solicited pledges from family, friends, co-workers, employers and others to benefit the Gregory R. Powers Direct Emergency Financial Assistance (DEFA) program that provides needed assistance to HIV/AIDS patients in emergency situations through HIV/AIDS service agencies across the state providing hands on care assistance.

This 5K walk and 10K bicycle fun ride drew participants from all over the state including college (and college related) teams (Purdue, Butler, Earlham, IUPUI, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity), corporate teams (Lilly, St. Vincent’s), to faith based (The Church Within, All Saint’s Episcopal Church), and memorial teams (Terry’s Troopers , Team Gregs—honoring Powers who the DEFA program is named for). Participants were sent off and greeted upon return by the exuberant cheering of Indianapolis Public Schools’ Washington Community School Cheerleaders. The fabulous day centered around family-..friendliness, healthy activities, food, fun and live entertainment for the public organized and executed by a full team of dedicated volunteers who came together from all walks of life for one cause.

With the uncertainty of the economy and the average of infection rates for HIV in Indiana (in 2008, there was on average a newly diagnosed case per day according to Indiana State Department of Health statistics), organizers asked the public to continue to log on and give. Donors can log on to www...indianaAIDSwalk...org to make contributions.
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Examples of DEFA in ACTION. (Stories from the front lines of HIV/AIDS in Indiana on how money is used):

A pregnant client of mine was assaulted by her boyfriend and went into early labor. Her baby was born weighing only about 2 lbs. When I took her home from the hospital, I realized that she had no furniture in her apartment. She had asked me for a few things for the baby and some kitchen items, but until I went to her house, I did not realize how bare it was. She had nothing in her living room or dining room—only a blow-up mattress, a TV, and a small crib in her bedroom. She reported that she had been trying to buy things a little at a time. My client had been working full-time but due to frequent doctor’s appointments and complications with the baby, she had missed a lot of work. So, her bills were pilling up and she did not know where to turn. Thanks to HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS), we were able to help with her rent and utility bills. We also had someone donate a bed and some kitchen items. With help from DEFA, we bought her a couch and a chair. Thanks to DEFA and the donations received, my client had a place to sit and hold her baby when he was finally big enough to come home from the hospital. There are always a lot of extra things that clients need that go beyond what most funding can pay for. That is what makes DEFA so important. We are able to help exactly where we are needed. --an HIV/AIDS Care-Staff Member

Several of my clients have had a problem paying for their monthly spend-down with Medicaid. Many times the amount is unrealistic and unaffordable. One particular client of mine takes about 20 pills every day for various health problems. Without assistance from DEFA, my client would have gone without meds many times while trying to cancel his Medicaid and (while) waiting to get onto another insurance program. His meds are important and they greatly impact his daily life. DEFA is the only program that allowed us to help this client. –an HIV/AIDS Care-Staff Member

The presenting sponsor of the 2009 Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride is the Marion County Health Department that continues to serve the community by “Making A Difference”. Other key sponsors include Walgreens “The Pharmacy America Trusts”, St. Vincent Hospitals, Eastern Star Church, Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition, Bio Scrip Pharmacy and Bloomington Hospital Positive Link. Media sponsors include the Indianapolis stations of Radio One (WTLC-AM, WTLC-FM, WHHH-FM, WNOU-FM, IMC-TV), NUVO Newsweekly and The WORD.

The Indiana AIDS Fund is a private, philanthropic fund-raising and grant-making organization dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS prevention and service programs in Indiana. Since our inception in 1994, the Indiana AIDS Fund has become the largest private funder of HIV/AIDS programs in Indiana as well as a recognized authority on HIV/AIDS issues www...indianaaidsfund...org .
Monday, October 05, 2009 
Good afternoon Friends of the Indiana AIDS Fund,

Talbott Street, one of our wonderful partners and sponsors/promoters of all of our events is having a Disco Night this Thursday, October 8, 2009 as a benefit for the Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride. Please see the attached flyer and please participate if you can and/or please forward to any other people or agencies that you think might be interested.
 
REMINDER, the 2009 Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride is this Saturday October 10th. If you haven’t registered please go to www.indianaaidswalk.org and register and help raise money for the Direct Emergency Financial Assistance Fund (DEFA).


Here is what's on the flyer:

Come out to Talbott Street Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Support the 2009 Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride
$1.50 well drinks and $1.50 domestic beers
Doors open at 8PM Suggested $5 donation at the door
Contest(s): for best costume and various other giveaways through out the night.


Wednesday, September 16, 2009 
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Register now for the Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride and make your move to help meet the emergency needs of Hoosiers living with HIV/AIDS.

Individuals and teams are encouraged to visit www.indianaaidswalk.org and register for “A Moving Celebration” in downtown ....Indianapolis.... on a new day this year, ..Saturday, October 10, 2009...

..Indianapolis.., ..IN..,  Aug. 21, 2009:  The Indiana AIDS Fund will host the 19th Annual Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride at ..University Park.., adjacent to the Indiana War Memorial, to mobilize the Hoosier community to take action and move to meet the emergency needs of those persons living in ....Indiana.... who are living with HIV/AIDS. The event raises funds for the Gregory R. Powers Direct Emergency Financial Assistance (DEFA) program that provides needed assistance to HIV/AIDS patients in emergency situations through HIV/AIDS service agencies across the state that provide hands on care assistance. 

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Web site www.indianaaidswalk.org is online and is the quick and easy way to register for this 5K walk and 10K bicycle fun ride.  On the site, registrants can also track team progress, set and track fund-raising goals and keep up-to-date on team challenges and breaking news from the organizing committee.  This is the 5th year that participants can ride in the bike ride portion of the event.....

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This year’s event promises a full day of family-friendly and healthy activities, food, fun and live entertainment for the public beginning at the ..12 o’clock.. ..noon.. hour organized and executed by a full team of dedicated volunteers.  In addition to the walk and ride, expect a larger kids area with more children’s activities like face-painting, balloon activities, tricycle “trike” races, and the ever-popular bounce house. Other activities include an informational health fair—sponsored by NUVO Newsweekly--that will provide attendees with HIV prevention, testing and support services information that will allow attendees to meet HIV/AIDS service providers in the area; panels from the AIDS Quilt will be on display; and, choruses and bands will keep the day festive and keep the attendees moving to the beat.    ....

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to indicate that the HIV/AIDS crisis is greater than was previously believed and tells us that every nine and a half minutes someone is infected with HIV across the ....United States.....  Here at home, this confirms that the AIDS crisis continues and it includes increases in the daily needs of those who live with this devastating disease, particularly in an economy marred by downturn and decreased job opportunities.   This disease is impacting a diversity of people—women, youth, minorities, gay and more.  Care is essential to accompany treatment.  Caring for persons with HIV disease is at the heart of this event and is why the community is invited to come and participate by walking, riding or pledging other financial support.  Funds raised will touch the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS so that they can concentrate on their health instead of unforeseen circumstances and life’s necessities that are sometimes unfortunately out of reach like food, medication, rent, utilities and clothing.  ....

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In 2008, more than 1,200 participants raised more than $160,000 that was distributed to the grantees of the Indiana AIDS Fund who then administered those DEFA funds to meet the emergency needs of HIV/AIDS infected persons.  This year, more than 1,500 people are expected to participate in the Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride in the heart of downtown.....

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The presenting sponsor of the 2009 Indiana AIDS Walk & Ride is the Marion County Health Department that continues to serve the community by “Making A Difference”.  Other key sponsors include Walgreens “The Pharmacy America Trusts” who invites participants to stop by one of the many water stations along the route to stay hydrated as they walk or ride in this moving celebration of life, St. Vincent Hospitals, Eastern Star Church, Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition, Bio Scrip Pharmacy and Bloomington Hospital Positive Link.  Media sponsors include the ....Indianapolis.... stations of Radio One (WTLC-AM, WTLC-FM, WHHH-FM, WNOU-FM, IMC-TV), NUVO Newsweekly and The WORD.....

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The ..Indiana.. AIDS Fund is a private, philanthropic fund-raising and grant-making organization dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS prevention and service programs in ....Indiana..... Since our inception in 1994, the Indiana AIDS Fund has become the largest private funder of HIV/AIDS programs in Indiana as well as a recognized authority on HIV/AIDS issues www.indianaaidsfund.org.   ....

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Please include on your Community Calendars....

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What:         ....Indiana.... AIDS Walk & Ride....

Who:          The ....Indiana.... AIDS Fund....

Where:      ..University Park.., downtown ....Indianapolis...., Meridian & Vermont Streets....

When:        ..Saturday, October 10, 2009.., 12 Noon – 5 p.m.....

Why:          To raise funds for the DEFA (Direct Emergency Financial Aid) Program that provides for the emergency needs of people across the state who are HIV/AIDS infected.....

How:          Register your team at www.indianaaidswalk.org or call for more information 317-630-1805.....

Wednesday, July 08, 2009 
Thank you to all who attended the screening at Earth House Collective on June 25 -- it was a great turn out and a wonderful event. For those who were unable to attend -- the film will be available soon to anyone who wants to see it. I will post more details as to how to get on the mailing list, but in the mean time you can also contact Jason at the Indiana AIDS Fund for information about the film about HIV-positive Hoosiers and caregivers, and other Indiana AIDS Fund events. For more information about the upcoming Indiana AIDS Walk -- SATURDAY, Oct. 10, 2009, at the War Memorial downtown, Meridian and Vermont streets, go to www.indianaaidswalk.org to sign up for yourself, for a team, or to volunteer. Thank you for supporting the Indiana AIDS Fund!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
New documentary on living HIV-positive in Indiana to premier June 25 at Earth House, produced by Indiana AmeriCorps members
“Let Us Not Forget” explores fears about HIV and battle to live a full life despite disease
 
INDIANAPOLIS (June 9, 2009) – Nearly everyone has heard of HIV and AIDS. Yet, few truly understand the disease; how it is transmitted, who is at risk and how it is treated. Six National AIDS Fund AmeriCorps members, in conjunction with the Indiana AIDS Fund, go beyond the textbooks and public service announcements to share what living with HIV is really like in their new documentary, “Let Us Not Forget. A film about HIV/AIDS in Indiana.”
The premiere screening of “Let Us Not Forget” will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at Earth House (Lockerbie United Methodist Church), 237 N. East St.  A reception will begin at 7 p.m., with light refreshments and a silent auction.
The AmeriCorps team spent the last six months talking with and filming HIV-positive individuals in central Indiana. The stories they share are ones of fear associated with diagnosis, determination for survival, rejection by family and friends, and the lifelong battle for good health.
“We interviewed a broad spectrum of people; straight, gay, married, single, women, transgendered, black, white, Hispanic,” says Jamie Roberts, one of the AmeriCorps members associated with the project. “Through all of this, I was reminded that HIV can happen to anyone.”
There are cases of HIV or AIDS in all 92 counties in Indiana. Marion County accounts for more than half of all diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in the state. The documentary also dispels the misperception that HIV is only a “gay disease;” 22 percent of all cases in Indiana are among African-American women.
“I think these people are truly heroes for letting us come into their homes and putting a face to HIV. Their stories will move you to a place of greater understanding, and more importantly, to a place of greater action,” says Amanda Quillen, AmeriCorps member.
Mass Overstanding Productions assisted in producing the documentary. Matthew Officer directed and served as creative consultant, donating a large portion of his time and services to the project. Other sponsors, partners and donors include the Indiana AIDS Fund, The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Circle City HIV/AIDS Coalition, The Damien Center, Step-Up, Inc., Brothers United, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Marion County Health Department, Wishard Health Services and Earth House Collective.
The Earth House Café will open at 5:30 p.m. for those who want to purchase dinner prior to the event. Chef Jenxi’s Menu is all organic, vegetarian and contains locally grown ingredients.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 
Hello MySpace friends,

We're in the process of organizing the 2009 Indiana AIDS Walk and Ride for SATURDAY, Oct. 10, 2009 once again downtown.

Check this space for more details, but let us know if you have any ideas/suggestions for this year's event, if you'd like to volunteer, or just want to say hi and show your support!

You can also sign up your team or yourself for the walk -- www.indianaaidswalk.org

Hope to see you in less than five months and SAVE THE DATE!!


Friday, May 01, 2009 
http://indianaaidsfund.smugmug.com/Events

is where you can see photos from Spotlight 2009 - www.spotlight2009.info

Photos are from reception, performance, and Art @ Clowes artworks that were for sale that evening.

Check this space for more info about Spotlight AND the 2009 Indiana AIDS Walk -- www.indianaaidswalk.org -- Save The Date for SATURDAY 10/10/09.

Friday, April 24, 2009 
Thank you to all who supported Spotlight!

First, we will eventually have photos -- I'll send a message when they are posted!

At the event, it was announced $350,000 was raised but that doesn't mean more can't still come in.

If you got a free ticket but thought the show was worth more, or if you thought the show was worth more than you paid for your ticket and you'd like to contribute, contact the Indiana AIDS Fund, www.indianaaidsfund.org, for info on how you can still help.

Or did the event inspire you to start a team or participate in the Indiana AIDS Walk? Plans are underway for AIDS Walk 2009 -- for the second year in a row it will be on a Saturday -- this year it's October 10. Think 10/10/09 to remember it. www.indianaaidswalk.org There is also a Facebook page for the Indiana AIDS Walk -- I'll post that soon for any interested in more information.

Again, a special thanks to all who participated in Spotlight this year -- board members, ticket captains, steering committee, marketing committee, volunteers, AmeriCorps team, sponsors, entertainers who gave their one free evening -- for free, Clowes Hall for the space, silent auction item donors, and I'm sure there are many people I'm forgetting who also deserve recognition!

Here's a round up of a few blogs that reviewed the event, in alphabetical order. If you know of others, please post them to this Cause page, but these are just a few I found that don't include all the preview mentions we got this year:

Bilerico Indiana:
http://indiana.bilerico.com/2009/04/indiana_aids_fund_spotlight_2009.php

IBJ Arts & Entertainment blog:
http://ae.ibj.com/content/?p=452

Indy Theatre Habit:
http://www.indytheatrehabit.com/2009/04/22/theatre-review-spotlight-and-asia-labouche/

Indy.com blog:
http://www.indy.com/blogs/KeiannaRae/entries/spotlight-2009-gives-perspective-in-more-ways-than-intended

Wake Up Naptown:
http://wakeupnaptown.com/2009/04/putting-the-spotlight-on-local-arts-aids/

Thank you again!

Spotlight 2009 marketing committee
www.spotlight2009.info
Monday, April 13, 2009 

Please pass this on to your friends, family, and coworkers -- and get them to sign up for the MySpace page and/or Face book cause for Spotlight 2009: One Night, One Stage, One Reason! www.spotlight2009.info


From the direct e-mail in case anyone isn't on that list --


Do you have your tickets to Spotlight 2009?


The curtain will raise on Spotlight 2009 in 7 Days!

That means time is running out to get your tickets for Spotlight 2009: One Night, One Stage, One Reason. Tickets are $32.50 and $100 and are on sale now at the Clowes Memorial Hall box office, at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com calling 1-800-982-2787 AND through Spotlight Ticket Ambassadors.


Here are just a few of the must-see performances waiting for you on Monday, April 20 at Clowes Memorial Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m.


* Dance Kaleidoscope will treat the audience to an excerpt from David Hochoy's iconoGlass

* Phoenix Theatre will perform an excerpt from References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot by Jose Rivera in Spanish

* The Indianapolis Opera will perform the Finale, Act II of La Boheme by Giaccomo Puccini

* Brenda Williams returns with Gershwin's "They Can't Take That Away From Me," accompanied by the Pride of Indy Jazz Ensemble

* It you can't make the Butler Ballet performance of Cinderella, April 17-19, you can catch the Grand Pas de deux at Spotlight

* The Indiana Repertory Theatre will perform an excerpt from their Upper State show, Crowns , by Regina Taylor

* Steven Stolen from the Meridian Song Project returns to the Spotlight stage with "You'll Never Walk Alone", by Rogers and Hammerstein

* New this year is the Actors Theatre of Indiana with the "Lion King" segment from Forbidden Broadway


This plus eight more acts - what are you waiting for?! Your ticket purchase really does matter in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Together, we can make sure more Hoosiers get the education and testing they need to stop the spread of HIV in Indiana. This
VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2l2ERrttmA) is a powerful reminder of the beauty and the purpose of this fantastic event.


Spotlight 2009 has partnered to provide the following discount ticket offers:


* Arts Council of Indianapolis: 2 for 1 tickets

Bring your Arts Card to the Clowes Memorial Hall box office and receive two tickets for the price of one

* IndyHub: 2 for 1 tickets

Any IndyHub member that mentions this offer at the Clowes Memorial Hall box office or brings in a copy of the newsletter will receive two tickets for the price of one

* College Students: $15 seats

Bring your college ID to the Clowes Memorial Hall box office and receive one $15 ticket. That's less than $1 a performance. Where else can you see the symphony or Dance Kaleidoscope for $1?


The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall. Follow this Link for a complete list of this year's performances:
www.spotlight2009.info.


If you cannot attend Spotlight 2009, will you please consider making a donation to support HIV prevention, education and testing for Hoosiers in central Indiana and across the state?



Friday, March 27, 2009 

Click here: http://www.wfyiproductions.org/video/Spotlight2009.wvx to upload the promotional video for Spotlight 2009!

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Spotlight 2009: One Night, One Stage, One Reason will be Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Clowes Hall, Indianapolis. An art exhibition about "Courage and Hope," as a part of the 2009 Art @ Clowes program, is scheduled to run from March 16 through April 21, 2009. More info: (317) 630-1805; www.spotlight2009.info