Don’t miss our events – Splash of Red, AGM and our Strong Voices Community BBQ

Alisha OstbergNews

Get your tickets to Splash of Red 2017 

The 5th annual Splash of Red is fast approaching! On May 27, at the Fairmont Palliser, HIV Community Link will be hosting its fundraising and awareness benefit that gathers trendsetters, influencers and thought leaders wanting to show their support. The event supports programming in Calgary and Southeastern Alberta. We have Ministers, MLA’s and other special guests coming to this great event, so don’t miss out!

This year’s Splash of Red will feature a variety of unique entertainment experiences,including Juno nominees AM Static, performances by Masks International Show (M.I.S.), one of the most extraordinary art organizations in the province, and Vanilla Disco. Our silent and live auction will feature the art of established and emerging Calgary artists. You can also bid on experiences such as heli tours and boudoir photo sessions, or take home wines worth $100 or more for a $20 ticket.

Your hosts for the  5th annual Splash of Red benefit in support of HIV Community Linkare Global News Calgary’s Morning News anchor Scott Fee and Shauna Starr, a Maritime born-and-raised Diva with a flair for fundraising, known for creative drag performances. Our exclusive TV and radio sponsors for our 2017 Splash of Red benefit are Global Calgary and News Talk 770.

WHEN Saturday, May 27 at 7:00 PM
WHERE Fairmont Palliser, Alberta Ballroom – 133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3

To purchase tickets click here.
Please ask for the Splash of Red rate when booking at the Fairmount Palliser. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in a #SplashofRed as a symbol of their support.

 

Join us for a Strong Voices Community BBQ!

We are planning a Strong Voices Community BBQ on June 10, 2017, from 12 to 2 pm, at HIV Community Link. The barbecue will take place in the parking lot and is open to all. We will have care package giveaways. Thank you Foresters Financial for the support!

Strong Voices is a culturally informed outreach and support program. Our goal is to build wellness through cultural knowledge, participation and identity, while reducing risk and addressing immediate needs for Indigenous communities.

For more information, please contact:
Waylon Yellowhorn, Strong Voices Program Coordinator
W: (403) 508-2500 ext. 115, C: (403) 554-8202
E: [email protected] or [email protected]

Save the Date: HIV Community Link’s AGM is on June 20th

We are very excited to invite you to our 2016 Annual General Meeting, on June 20, at the Kahanoff Conference Centre in downtown Calgary.

Our special guest for the event is  Bruce Richman, HIV activist and the Founding Executive Director of Prevention Access Campaign and the “Undetectable = Untransmittable” campaign (#UequalsU). He has worked in global philanthropy for over two decades developing interventions, fundraising and social marketing campaigns on a range of issues including HIV stigma and prevention, sustainable development, childhood obesity, violence prevention, and gang intervention. Bruce was diagnosed with HIV in 2003. He received his Ed.M. in Administration, Planning & Social Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education and his J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Bruce Richman will have a presentation on U=U at our AGM, stay tuned for details!
Please RSVP to [email protected] if you are interested in attending the AGM.

Upcoming Events
Our next Positive Living Lunch will take place on May 26. Visit our website www.hivcl.org for more upcoming events or stay in touch through our social media!
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