HIV/AIDS

SATURDAY: Healthcare Hooligans to host AIDS Walk fundraiser

SAN DIEGO -- To raise money for AIDS Walk & Run San Diego, the team that calls itself the "Healthcare Hooligans" will host a fundraiser on Saturday, July 30, from 2 to 5 pm at Fiesta Cantina in Hillcrest.

Team members will be selling Jello-O shots and collecting donations throughout the afternoon, with all proceeds benefiting local HIV/AIDS service providers.

Bourbon Street to host Aug. 18 wine-tasting fundraiser for Mama's Kitchen

SAN DIEGO -- Bourbon Street in University Heights will host Mama's Kitchen's 16th annual Wine Tasting Event on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 pm.

Partygoers will experience eclectic wine tastings with pours throughout the evening, while enjoying a sumptuous selection of hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds go directly to the daily operations of Mama's Kitchen, the only non-profit in San Diego that prepares and delivers three meals a day, for seven days a week, at no charge to men, women, and children affected by AIDS/HIV or cancer.

San Diego County Walgreens stores to accept donations for AIDS Walk & Run

SAN DIEGO -- Customers of Walgreens stores can easily contribute to AIDS Walk & Run San Diego while shopping through July 28.

The drugstore chain launched an in-store campaign at all 26 of its San Diego County locations in late June, giving customers the option to make $1 or $5 donations along with their purchases. Those who make a donation are able to print their name on a pledge card that will be hung in the store.

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Mama's Kitchen adds additional drop-off locations for non-perishable items for Mama's Pantry

SAN DIEGO -- Mama's Kitchen has added new locations to drop off non-perishable items needed for Mama's Pantry.

Mama's Pantry, a service of Mama's Kitchen, provides a nutritional shopping opportunity at no cost for men, women and children of San Diego County affected by HIV/AIDS.

Attention foodies: Food trucks to park Thursday at The Center for AIDS Walk & Run fundraiser

SAN DIEGO – Thirteen of San Diego’s finest food trucks will return to Hillcrest this week to support The Center’s AIDS Walk & Run team.

This foodie event dubbed "Food Truck Fabulousness" will take place on Thursday, July 14, from 5 to 9 pm in the parking lot of The Center, 3909 Centre St. in Hillcrest.

Attendees will be able to support The Center team’s efforts by purchasing beverages. There will be additional opportunities to become involved with and contribute to this year’s AIDS Walk & Run San Diego.

Anti-gay remarks by India’s health minister rebuked

NEW DELHI, India – The controversial and homophobic remarks by India’s health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has drawn widespread criticism by LGBT civil rights supporters.

Azad was speaking at a meeting of elected officials from around India on the need for open talk about sexual issues when he strayed into considerable controversy in comments on sex workers and men who have sex with men (MSM).

He stressed the urgency for preventative efforts for MSM, but didn’t stop there.

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Mama's Kitchen hopes to collect 100 barrels of food through "Independence from Hunger" campaign this July

SAN DIEGO -- While the summer months are typically a difficult time for food pantries that rely on donations from the community to serve their clients, Mama's Kitchen is hoping that San Diegans will consider donating to its pantry program this July while celebrating special events like the Fourth of July and LGBT pride.

Mama's Pantry, which is a service of Mama's Kitchen, provides a nutritional shopping opportunity at no cost for men, women and children of San Diego County affected by HIV/AIDS.

Registration begins for AIDS Walk San Diego

SAN DIEGO – Registration is now open for the 22nd annual AIDS Walk San Diego.

The event, the largest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraiser in San Diego County, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25, in Balboa Park.

Registration is available HERE. Participants can register, form teams and get started on their fundraising efforts.

Last year, nearly 8,000 people walked or donated, helping to generate more than $500,000 for 14 San Diego area HIV/AIDS service organizations.

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VIDEO: Mama's Kitchen honors volunteers with gala at Manchester Grand Hyatt

Editor's note: The Manchester Grand Hyatt is no longer owned by Doug Manchester. Manchester and his hotel were the subject of a long-standing boycott by the LGBT community and their allies because of his support of the Yes on 8 campaign to overturn gay marriage rights in California.

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VIDEO: Two UCSD programs offer easy access and incentives for HIV testing

SAN DIEGO -- Two programs based out of University of California San Diego (UCSD) are working to reach out to the community, with a focus on the LGBT community, to ensure that individuals are able to easily and comfortably access HIV testing.

The "Lead the Way" campaign and the Early Test Program's "Testing for Pride Tickets" provide community members with easy access and incentives for taking this step to protect their health.

Free Pride tickets for taking the test

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