Locals Mobilize to D.C. for AIDS Conference

ACT UP Philadelphia and the AIDS Fund are among Philadelphia organizations mobilizing people to attend a large-scale demonstration on July 24 during the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington.

About 500 locals are expected to take part, said José DeMarco, an ACT UP member. The “We Can End AIDS” action will include five separate marches, each with a specific theme.

Free buses will leave Philadelphia at 7 a.m. Tuesday, departing from Broad and Walnut. Lunch will be provided, and the buses should be back home by 8 p.m.

For more information or to register, telephone 267-265-9062, e-mail WCEAPhilly@gmail.com, or visit http://bit.ly/actup2dc.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.

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