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Written by Carmern Johnson
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Saturday, 18 April 2009 00:06 |
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| Women At Risk |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dawne Marrie 310-614-0011
Carmen G. Johnson 310-204-1046
AIDS SERVICE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HOLD ANNUAL BENEFIT
Organization Benefiting Los Angeles
Women Living With HIV/AIDS to
Honor HIV Educator Pamela Yelksy at 11th Annual Benefit Fundraiser
Los Angeles; CA March 27th- Women At Risk will host their 11th Annual Benefit Fundraiser at Guy's North in Studio City on Sunday, May 17th. The benefit which will feature a private VIP celebrity filled champagne reception and an event featuring a short program, lite bites, celebration and lots of dancing.
The benefit will also feature the presentation of the Woman of Courage Award to Pamela Yelksy. Yelsky has been a leader and activist in the HIV/AIDS community for over 15 years. As an HIV/AIDS educator, she works tirelessly to inform those most at risk about prevention and awareness. She's worked with many of the leading AIDS Services Organizations in Los Angeles County and is currently utilizing her skills and knowledge as the Board President of Women At Risk. As a special highlight of the evening her award will be presented by NBC4's Chris Schauble.
Also supporting this year's fundraiser is an Honorary Angel Board of concerned celebrities and community members including actress Rachel Leigh Cook, Judge Mablean Ephriam, actress Marianne Jean-Baptise, actress Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, NBC4 news anchor Chris Schauble, actress Jurnee Smollett, actress/writer Lucy Webb, professional athletes Mia St John and Israel Vasquez and musician Dave Koz.
One of the fundraiser's attractions will be a silent auction to be held on the day of the event. Amoungst the items that will be featured for auction are autographed sports memorabilia, gift certificates and an autographed Fender Telecaster guitar donated by renowned musician/ songwriter Jackson Browne.
In addition we will be auctioning a date with model, actress, producer and author Cindy Margolis. Ms Margolis is began her career as a model and actress and has appeared in dozens of films and television shows such as Austin Powers: Man of Mystery, Baywatch, Boston Public, Ally McBeal and Melrose Place as well as her own self produced shows, Cindy Margolis: Inside Out and CBS' The Cindy Margolis show. She was named America's #1 pin up and in 1999 the Guinness Book of World Records voted her "The Most Downloaded Woman on the Internet!" Ms. Margolis is also an accomplished producer, business woman and author..
"It's so amazing that this wonderfully accomplished woman is taking time out of her busy schedule and life to help bring awareness to HIV/AIDS and Women At Risk," Carmen G. Johnson, Executive Director, said. "We feel incredibly honored. She's helping us bring the issue of HIV/AIDS in women to a larger and diverse audience which is so important today."
"We're honoring Ms. Yelsky for her strength, tenacity and spirit. She's taken on this huge challenge to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and educate others," Johnson said. "This battle is arduous and I commend all of the people who take part in this fight. Pam has never faltered and will not quit until the spread of HIV/AIDS has ceased.
Women At Risk, a non-profit charity, provides emotional, psycho-social and educational services to women living with HIV/AIDS. Their services include One-on-One Peer Counseling, Support Groups throughout the greater Los Angeles area, Childcare, Educational Outreach and a Speaker's Bureau where HIV-positive women share their experiences to educate our youth and promote prevention and awareness in the community. The small but mighty agency is completely funded by the help of private donors and all services are anonymous and confidential.
Ticket prices are $75.00 and $115 for VIP, which includes the VIP Reception. To purchase tickets or for additional information, please call (310) 204-1046 or visit www.womenatrisk.org.
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5183 Overland Ave., Ste. B Culver City, CA 90230 phone (310) 204-1046 fax (310) 204-1048
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Women At Risk Provides: Multiple Specialized Support Groups One-On-One Peer Counseling Prevention Education/Community Outreach/Speakers Bureau Hospital Visitation Childcare Services/Transportation
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In the last few years the number of women living with HIV/AIDS are steadily increasing. We intensified our efforts to reach out to the health care community to let them become aware of our services and how the support groups and related services have been dramatically affecting the lives of our HIV+ women clients in a positive way. Based on this outreach we have found that there are many more women calling for our services. In the past year we have been working hard at capacity buildings through fundraising so we can meet the needs of our new clients and their families. We could no longer afford to be a two woman office but needed to increase our staff to a total of four to meet the needs with the same quality, respect and compassion as we always have done. We are a grassroots organization that is solely supported by individual donations, fundraisers, Corporate contributions and Foundations like yours. It is important that we keep the doors open and continue to provide services to women who are living with HIV and to women and our youth at risk for infection.
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Women At Risk is a safe and confidential place for HIV+ women to share their experiences and receive support. Fear, depression, denial and isolation can be overwhelming. With knowledge and support we strive to provide new hope and a feeling of well-being.The mission of Women At Risk is to provide emotional and educational services to women living with HIV/AIDS and their families, and to provide education outreach to the communities in which we live. Keeping us focused on the needs of HIV+women, our board of directors is comprised of a majority of positive women, and reflects the culturally diverse communities we serve.
5183 Overland Avenue, Suite B
Culver City, CA 90230
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Women At Risk Carmen Johnson Executive director
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