Dr. Petty has been providing compassionate dental care since 1984. The 80’s AIDS epidemic found him working in New York, where he received additional training for dealing with medically complex patients. “I happen to be …
“The thing that really bothers me is the stigma attached to HIV,” says Keon, Scotiabank AIDS Walk sponsor
Keon Brown became the General Manager of Twisted Element seven months ago and has been supporting three important initiatives of HIV Community Link since. The downtown club has been a supporter of the Scotiabank AIDS …
Gavin Walks for Awareness: “My HIV Status Doesn’t Define Me”
Gavin is 29 and just finished his first year of university after being out of high school for ten years. He struggled with alcohol addiction, but stopped drinking six years ago. Gavin has lived in …
Zander, Scotiabank AIDS Walk Volunteer: “It’s a Community, It’s like Family. Come and Be a Part of Raising Awareness”
In the next couple of weeks, we will bring you the stories of the wonderful Scotiabank AIDS Walk supporters. We will let them explain why they are helping the cause with fundraising, donating or volunteering …
Meet Our Team Captains: Joshua Fundraises for the Scotiabank AIDS Walk and Says You Should Too!
In the next couple of weeks, we will bring you the stories of the wonderful Scotiabank AIDS Walk supporters. We will let them explain why they are helping the cause with fundraising, donating or volunteering …
Scotiabank AIDS Walk Fundraising Tips
Make Your Fundraising FUN and Meet Your Goals! On behalf of HIV Community Link, allow me to thank you for joining us for the 2017 Scotiabank AIDS Walk. The work we do would not be …
10 Harm Reduction Tips for Safer Partying This Summer
HIV Community Link is committed to supporting harm reduction, and with summertime in full swing, the Calgary Folk Festival, as well as Calgary Pride just around the corner, it’s a great opportunity to share information …
What Is Harm Reduction? What We Need to Know
HIV Community Link is committed to working from a harm reduction perspective in all our support, education, and advocacy programs. The concept of harm reduction is applicable to our work in reducing the risks of …
Join Us for Our Testing, Tea Dance and BBQ Events
For many in the LGBTQ* community, the “Tea Dance” may not be something that is well known in the modern world of circuit parties, LGBTQ* night clubs and private dance parties. From resorts to cruise …
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day
Tuesday, June 21, 2017 is National Aboriginal Day, a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. The day was first celebrated in 1996. Since 2011, the …