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A distinctive North Carolina
fundraiser will bring the taste of wines and foods from around the world while
helping individuals with HIV/AIDS. Positive Wellness Alliance, a nonprofit HIV
service organization, has scheduled the fourth annual “Wines of the World” to
be held on Saturday, August 24, at the Lexington Municipal Club. Featured wines
this year hail from Argentina, South Africa, Italy, Australia, and Spain.
Paired foods will represent all meals of the day, including breakfast, brunch,
lunch, dinner, and dessert.
"It's a unique event for this
area, providing the opportunity to sample multiple wines and worldly cuisines,
and it all goes to benefit a fantastic agency that supports people in our own
community," said Julie Meyer, Positive Wellness’s executive director. The
organization supports HIV-infected and –affected people. Services include case
management, counseling, outreach, and prevention education to clients ranging
in age from 3 to 66 who live in four local counties: Davidson, Davie, Forsyth,
and Yadkin.
"Two-thirds of our clients have
been battling the HIV disease over 20 years. That says medication is working.
They're going to doctors and taking better care of themselves. It shows people
are living productive lives," Meyer said.
Tickets to the event will cost $100
for two people And will include prizes, a $1,000 raffle, and a silent auction
throughout the night, which will include options to win local theater tickets,
artwork, goodie baskets, merchant gift certificates, sunglasses, and gifts.
Meyer said they were looking for additional sponsors and had two levels
available—chardonnay for $1,000 that would include four tickets; and cabernet
for $500 with two tickets.
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.
TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!
