FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFrom: Kayserian, Lerna [Lerna.Kayserian@asm.ca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:59 AM
To: Kayserian, Lerna
Subject: Media Alert - ASSEMBLYMEMBER PORTANTINO AND CITY OF HOPE TO HOST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HIV/AIDS ACTION SUMMIT
ASSEMBLYMEMBER PORTANTINO AND CITY OF HOPE TO HOST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HIV/AIDS ACTION SUMMIT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julianne Hines
November 19, 2007 (626) 577-9944
***MEDIA ALERT***
ASSEMBLYMEMBER PORTANTINO AND CITY OF HOPE TO HOST
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HIV/AIDS ACTION SUMMIT
WHO: Assemblymember Anthony J. Portantino
Dan Costello, health reporter for the L.A. Times (Moderator)
Dr. Alexandra Levine, former Chair, Research Committee for President Clinton’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
Dr. Michael Gottlieb, whose report in 1981 became the official start date of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Dr. John Rossi and Dr. John Zaia, experts in HIV/AIDS clinical treatment and research
Yvonne Benson, MSW, Executive Director of AIDS Service Center Pasadena
Cesar Portillo, Vice President of Strategic Development at BIENESTAR.
WHAT: San Gabriel Valley HIV/AIDS Action Summit: Progress & Opportunities
HIV and AIDS have stricken our nation and the world with horrendous results; it knows no borders and is an equal opportunity destroyer. Coming right on the heels of World AIDS Day, this summit will provide a prime opportunity to increase awareness that this disease continues to devastate many communities, will provide updates on the latest research being done locally, will educate on what efforts are available locally and regionally in the fight against this insidious disease, and will identify action items for local communities, government and organizations to educate and mobilize. In addition to other discussions, we will highlight the impact of AIDS in communities of color and the role of the faith-based community.
Attendees will participate in establishing goals for future action in advocacy, education, treatment and research. Resource tables hosted by local and regional agencies and organizations will be available.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
WHERE: City of Hope, Cooper Auditorium
1500 E. Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
To RSVP or obtain additional information about this event, please contact the district office at (626) 577-9944. There is no charge to attend this event; however space is limited so an RSVP is recommended. Additionally, if you require Spanish language translation, you must RSVP by November 30th.
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