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Message from Rebecca Haag, President & CEO
I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather we are having this summer. In this month‘s eUpdate we have a report and some blog posts on the International AIDS Conference in Vienna which brought to light some outstanding breakthroughs in HIV prevention. The Harbor to the Bay bike ride is a little more than a month away and is one of my favorite fundraising efforts because it's volunteer-driven and raises awareness about HIV/AIDS here at home. I look forward to seeing you at the Ford Hall Forum on "AIDS, Social Justice, and the Politics of Transformation" in September. Thank you for your continued support.
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An in depth review of AIDS 2010
Eric Brus, Director of HIV Health Promotion here at AIDS Action Committee, highlights important developments coming out of AIDS 2010: The 18th International AIDS Conference, which took place mid-July in Vienna. Topics include: gel-based prevention research; HIV medication-based prevention (or PrEP); the impact of male circumcision in Africa; new HIV treatments; trends in the epidemic; and more. Read the review >>
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Spotlight on gel-based HIV prevention
Sexual Health Specialist Ashley Smith blogs about a promising study in South Africa showing for the first time that women using a microbicide (a gel-based HIV prevention method), were less likely to contract HIV than women who were not. The product tested, Tenofovir Gel, also greatly reduced the transmission of Herpes. Read more >>
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Modernizing HIV testing laws in MA
Rebecca Haag debated various methods for modernizing Massachusetts' HIV testing laws on the August 11 episode of The Callie Crossley Show. AIDS Action Committee currently supports a bill that would increase opportunities for testing while encouraging doctors and patients to have important conversations about HIV risk and prevention. Listen to the episode >>
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MALE Center at Cambridge Block Party
On August 7, 750 people attended the first Pride Block Party hosted by Paradise in Cambridge (rescheduled from June). The MALE Center provided condoms, sexual health outreach materials, and Rapid HIV Testing on-site. A portion of the proceeds from the celebratory event benefited AIDS Action Committee. Learn more about the MALE Center >>
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Join us for our next volunteer orientation!
In 2009, volunteers contributed over 28,000 hours of their time and skills to AIDS Action Committee, greatly impacting our work. Learn about 20+ volunteer opportunities at our Boston and Cambridge locations, and attend our next volunteer orientation on August 25 from 6-8pm. Learn more >>
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Shankle: Gay blood ban not based on science
Michael Shankle, AIDS Action Committe’s Director of LGBT Health, sat down with Emily Rooney of Greater Boston on July 19 to discuss the Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing ban on gay men donating blood. An estimated 89,000 pints of blood could be safely donated by men who have sex with men each year if the ban is lifted. Learn more and watch the episode >>
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West Roxbury celebrates one year anniversary; Special Edition hits the streets
We've opened two new Boomerangs locations in the last year -- West Roxbury and Special Edition in the South End. To celebrate its one year anniversary, the West Roxbury store is offering 25% to 50% discounts throughout the store, August 23-29. Boomerangs Special Edition will take part in the South End Business Alliance’s Sidewalk Sale, August 27-29, featuring great markdowns on many "end of summer” items while offering a preview of the outstanding items we’ve got for fall. Proceeds benefit AIDS Action Committee. Learn more about Boomerangs >>
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