HIV/AIDS Activist to be honored at the 3rd Annual Red Pump/Red Tie Affair on World AIDS Day
Know someone who is doing incredible work to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, education and prevention? The Red Pump Project-Charlotteis seeking nominations for its 2011 “Red Pump” Community Activist Award. Nominations are due by October 20, 2011.
The Red Pump Award is awarded annually to exceptional leaders doing productive and meaningful work for HIV/AIDS education and who have made substantial contributions to the community through their work.
Candidates for the Red Pump Award must be residents of the Greater Charlotte Metropolitan area and should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in meeting the following selection criteria:
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Must be a female activist in the HIV/AIDS community.
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Cannot be a previous Red Pump Award recipient.
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Must have a minimum of three continuous years of prevention and awareness efforts which strive to meet the challenges of HIV/AIDS and the issues surrounding it.
Past honorees include:
2009- DeVondia Roseborough is the author of “Put it on Paper,” a nonfiction memoir describing her life before HIV and after AIDS, and founder of The Rasberrirose Foundation, a 501c (3) nonprofit organization whose focus is to minister to teenage girls aged 10-18, struggling from self-esteem, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness.
2010- Dee Dee Richardson, who serves as the Prevention Outreach & Peer Coordinator for Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), is a formidable AIDS Activist in the Charlotte community. Richardson’s story is one of true triumph and inspiration.
This year, The Red Pump Project –Charlotte strives to continue the trend of choosing highly worthy women for this award. The Red Pump Award celebrates a prominent female leader in the Charlotte community for her individual efforts to raise HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness. The winner will be presented at the 3rd Annual Red Pump/Red Tie Affair on December 1, 2011, which is World AIDS Day. The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair is a signature event for The Red Pump Project (www.theredpumpproject.org) to help further its mission to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, ensuring that women are empowered with accurate knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the issues surrounding it. A portion of the proceeds from the 2011 Red Pump/Red Tie Affair will be donated to Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) for all of the great work they do in our community.
For detailed nomination instructions and further information about this award, please email us at redpumpcharlotte@theredpumpproject.com. To purchase tickets for the 3rd Annual Red Pump/Red Tie Affair, visit http://2011redpumpredtieaffair.eventbrite.com. For media inquiries, call 704.261.5290 or email Jameka@jswmediagroup.com.
About The Red Project Collective™
The Red Project Collective™ is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on minority communities (women, people of color, LGBT). Through its’ initiatives, The Red Pump Project™ (aimed at women and girls) and The Red Tie Project™ (aimed at men and boys), The Collective is doing work online and on the ground to motivate action and encourage dialogue about the effects of the disease. To learn more, please visit www.theredpumpproject.org.
About RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network)
RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) offers a holistic approach to care that supports the spiritual, physical, mental, and social wellness of all that are affected by HIV and AIDS. We offer services for consumers such as medical case management, psychosocial support, chaplaincy support, and support groups for young adults; we also offer awareness and educational programs, clergy and congregational resources, and minority programs for the larger community. www.carolinarain.org
