Erie Family Health Center

PAINT THE TOWN RED

Paint the Town Red with Erie Family Health Center was held on February 24, 2010

Nearly 250 guests helped Erie raise awareness about the untold story of HIV/AIDS in Chicago

Friends of Erie joined us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the award winning HIV/AIDS program, Lending Hands for Life, at Erie Family Health Center at the Paint the Town Red event. This event raised awareness about the unique struggles Erie’s patients face every day—and about Erie Family Health Center’s response. Erie would like to thank everyone who helped make Paint the Town Red 2010 an incredible success! Due to the partnership of our Junior Board, sponsors, vendors, guests, entertainers, staff and volunteers – this year’s event raised nearly $60,000 to support Erie’s Lending Hands for Life program to provide even more care to those living with AIDS/HIV in Chicago.

By attending this event guests helped Erie spread the word:

• People are afraid to get tested

• Erie’s patients face unique challenges

• Treatment can keep the virus under control

• People on HIV treatment can live a healthy, active lives

• Number of people living with HIV is continuing to rise

Everyone can be a force for change. Bringing together diverse communities and individuals and harnessing a collective power can make an impact. We can help raise awareness in our city about the unique needs of our patients and Erie’s innovative response through the Lending Hands for Life program.

A Special Thank You to Erie’s Junior Board

Luis Leon, Marcelo Jarmendia, Elle Bruno, Jessie McEwen, Doug Henning and Emily Smith.

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