Media Contact:
J. Cory Curtis, Lifelong AIDS Alliance
(206) 957-1630

For Immediate Release
November 28, 2006

World AIDS Day brings attention to global struggle against HIV/AIDS
Theme for 2006 event is “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.”

Seattle, Wash.—November 28, 2006—Lifelong AIDS Alliance today announced a comprehensive listing of World AIDS Day events to be held through Puget Sound on Friday, December 1, 2006. The 19th annual World AIDS Day, part of a global effort, is comprised of a series of events, organized by government, non-profit and public organizations. The day is dedicated to remembering the victims of AIDS, learning more about the devastating effects of the disease and reaffirming the commitment to fight it.

Since 1981, more than 25 million people have died of AIDS. Worldwide, 40 million people are now living with HIV/AIDS, with one million in the United States and an estimated 9,000 in King County. Each year, there are approximately 40,000 new infections in the United States.

All events marking World AIDS Day take place on Friday, December 1, 2006:

• Movement In Red Fashion Show
Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s youth program, MPowerment, presents an evening of schmoozing, fashion and awards. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., Show at 8:00 p.m., Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle, Free.

• Saving Lives, Changing Lives: World AIDS Day Benefit Luncheon
This benefit luncheon for Multifaith Works will showcase the mission and service of Multifaith Works to people living with AIDS, MS or other life-threatening illnesses over the last 18 years. Noon, Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle. More information at http://www.multifaith.org/.

• SIP for DIFFA
Join Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) supporters, local businesses and Seattle-area HIV/AIDS organizations for an evening of remembrance and hope. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., W Seattle, 1112 Fourth Ave, Seattle. $25 suggested donation. RSVP (206) 763-8885 or diffaseattle@yahoo.com

• You, Me, Us
A free event presented by Pierce County AIDS Foundation featuring musical entertainment, community service awards, a remembrance ceremony, and more. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, Free. More information at (253) 383-2565.

• The Children Left Behind: AIDS Orphans Around the World
Experience this compelling multi-media exhibit featuring the creative works and stories that capture life through the eyes of AIDS orphans and other children left vulnerable by HIV/AIDS from Uganda, South Africa, India, Cambodia and Guatemala. Runs through December 29. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Bellevue Regional Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, Free. More information at http://www.thechildrenleftbehind.org/.

• AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
Two quilt panels from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt Project will be on display with a brief worship service. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Brief worship at 7:00 p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 302 N 78th St, Seattle. More information at (206) 784-6969.

• Kitsap County World AIDS Day Commemoration
The Kitsap County HIV/AIDS Foundation presents a brief program, followed by a candlelight vigil. 5:00 p.m., Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St, Bremerton, Free. More information at (206) 373-8200 or mail@kchaf.org.

About Lifelong AIDS Alliance
Lifelong AIDS Alliance provides food, housing and health insurance to people living with HIV/AIDS in King County. Lifelong also provides prevention education and is a leader in local, regional and national advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.  Over 85% of Lifelong AIDS Alliance's clients live on less than $15,000 per year. With a $16 million budget, Lifelong AIDS Alliance is the leading AIDS service organization in the Pacific Northwest and is recognized nationally for its innovative work.  The AIDS WALK is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.  More information about Lifelong is available at http://www.llaa.org/.

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