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PRNewswire - November 22, 2004
"World's AIDS Day is a remembrance of those who fought HIV and AIDS and an inspiration for those of us carrying on their legacy. While we've come along way in our fight against this terrible epidemic, people continue to be misinformed about this disease, which leads to increased infection and stigmatization," said Eric Rodriguez, Executive Director, Body Positive, New York, NY. "This fundraiser, through the generosity of our major sponsor's Melissa Brown Ltd., Philip Marie, Posh, Sky Rink and Village Copier, and with the production support of the NYC Gay Hockey Association, 64events.com and Out of Bounds, will allow Body Positive to do even more to help the New York metropolitan area's HIV/AIDS community."
Jeff Kagan, Director and founder of the NYC Gay Hockey Association and President of 64events.com noted, "This event was borne out of the increasing need to help organizations like Body Positive continue to provide education and support to those whose needs are the greatest. It's a cause that the gay hockey league and 64events.com care about deeply and are proud to support."
Blades Against AIDS 2 Event Details
* Frank DeCaro, Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson of Sirius Satellite Radio will host
* Free skating from 8:30-10:30 pm * Open bar and hors d'oeuvres all night
* Live Jazz Music
* Silent Auction and Raffle * HIV/AIDS Outreach, Education and Information Tables
* Tickets $40 in advance/$50 at the door. * Group Rates Available! ($25/ticket for10 or more)
* Students and people living with HIV/AIDS pay only $25
* Call Body Positive at (212) 566-7333 for more information
About Body Positive
Body Positive is the largest peer-based HIV/AIDS service organization in New York City, solely dedicated to empowering people who are living with, and are affected by, HIV and AIDS. Founded in 1987, Body Positive provides peer-led services and reliable, balanced, accessible information designed to help people make informed choices about their lives. The board, staff, peers, volunteers and clients of Body Positive are diverse in culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and serostatus. For more information about Body Positive's programs and services, please visit us online at http://www.bodypos.org.
About Co-Producers
The New York City Gay Hockey Association (NYCGHA) is New York's first official gay hockey organization. We provide an environment free of harassment and discrimination for members and friends of the LGBT community to play ice hockey and fulfill their athletic aspirations. For more information, visit http://www.nycgayhockey.org.
Out of Bounds is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that supports and promotes sports and recreational organizations with interests in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community of the greater New York City area. For more information, visit http://www.oobnyc.org.
64events.com is the one-stop website for daily listings of new and exciting events and things to do in the GLBT Community. You'll find it all at 64events.com.
Major sponsors for "Blades Against AIDS 2," include Philip Marie Restaurant, Community Bar Posh, Village Copier, Melissa Brown Ltd., and the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.
* Philip Marie (569 Hudson Street, 212.242.6200), featuring USA Approved Cuisine, is donating all of the food for the event. For more information, please visit us online at http://philipmarie.com.
* Posh (405 W. 51st Street, 212.957.2222) is generously donating the open bar.
* Village Copier (10 East 39th Street, 212.869.9665) is donating all of the printed materials for "Blades Against AIDS 2," including palm cards, flyers, posters and tickets.
* Melissa Brown Ltd. (115 East 23rd Street, 212.505.3350), an Interior Design firm specializing in important residential and commercial interior design, is donating their design and decorating expertise to create the ambiance for the event.
* The twin ice rink facility at the Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers welcomes skaters of all ages and abilities to the exciting world of figure skating and ice hockey. Located on Pier 61 along the Hudson River, Sky Rink operates 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, year-round. For more information visit http://www.chelseapiers.com/sr01.htm.
SOURCE Body Positive
Web Site: http://www.bodypos.org
http://www.nycgayhockey.org
http://www.oobnyc.org
http://64events.com http://philipmarie.com
http://www.chelseapiers.com/sr01.htm
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