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World Aids Day

30 Years of HIV/AIDS - 1981-2011

Close to 100 people filled Adrienne's Inn at Centre Park on Thursday evening, December 1, 2011 to commemorate World AIDS Day. The 2011 Theme was "Getting to Zero" – Zero New HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths.

reaching zero together

GETTING TO ZERO

  • ZERO new HIV infections
  • ZERO Discrimination
  • ZERO AIDS related deaths

The program featured The Honorable Arthur E. Grim and Michelle Jones, ACRN, Director of Care Services at Co County Wellness Services. Board President Tim Greusel offered a toast remembering those we have lost to the disease and those living with HIV today, praying that one day a cure will be found that will put an end to the pandemic that officially turned 30 this year.


WORLD AIDS DAY PHOTOS

CCWS thanks everyone who attended and raised a glass in remembrance with us as we paused to both remember and raise community awareness about HIV and AIDS.

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The Table of Remembrance
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The Table of Remembrance
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The Table of Remembrance

Bill Woolworth and his staff from Dan's Restaurant.
We gratefully thank Bill and Dan's for sponsoring the event and providing delicious food for the reception.

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Scenes from the reception.
 

Scenes from the reception.

Scenes from the reception.

Board President Tim Greusel offers a toast of remembrance...

and those in attendance raise their glasses to remember.

Guest speaker the Honorable Arthur E. Grim talks to guests about the important work CCWS does in our community.

CCWS Care Services Manager Michelle Jones, ACRN, provides an update on the latest medical advances in the fight against HIV.

 

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