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Join us this Sunday to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and to empower those affected

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The Gay & Lesbian Services Organization will join Aids Volunteers of Lexington this Sunday to raise money and awareness to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and to empower those affected. Will you Join us too?

2013 Lexington AIDS Walk
Sunday, April 7

Check-In/Registration 2PM. Walk 3PM.
Meet at Third Street Stuff.

 

Did you know Every day in Kentucky, a new person is infected with HIV.

In Kentucky:

  • About half of the people who become infected with HIV are men who have sex with men. Some of these men identify as gay or bisexual, but many others do not.
  • Nearly a third of third of people who become infected with HIV are heterosexual.
  • About 15% of people who become infected with HIV are drug users who share needles.
  • 1 out of 4 people infected with HIV doesn’t know it.
  • 1 out of 4 people with HIV is a woman.
  • HIV rates are disproportionately higher in African-Americans and Latinos.
  • Black men and women represent about 7% of Kentucky’s population, but account for almost 40% of new HIV infections.
  • Latinos represent about 2% of Kentucky’s total population, but account for nearly 10% of new HIV infections.
  • Rates of HIV infection are increasing among youth and in older adults 45+.

Please visit our GLSO Team page and donate to raise money and awareness to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and to empower those affect by clicking HERE.

Happy 25th Anniversary – AVOL!

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Congratulations to AVOL on its 25 years of service!  This wonderful organization exists to collaborate with communities to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and to empower those affected.

Thank you, AVOL!

Soundbar is hosting the official after party for AVOL’s 25th Anniversary Event! After the event, which begins at 6:00pm at the Kentucky Theatre, head on over to Soundbar for drinks and dancing! Soundbar is donating 25% of the night’s sales to AVOL. DJ Reknown will be starting early that night to help get the party started! Donations will be taken at the door. Please make sure you stop by for cocktails, fellowship, and fun!