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SFAF Logo William Bir's
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I'm Riding to End AIDS

This coming June, I will be taking part in the California AIDS Life/Cycle for the third time because the need for the services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation continues to increase. 

Since 1981, over 25 million men, women and children worldwide have died of AIDS, three million last year alone.  More than one million Americans are currently living with HIV and AIDS, and more than a quarter of them don't even know it.  The cost associated with medical care and treatment for a person with HIV in the U.S. continues to increase and is currently around $25,000 per year.  Sadly, it is estimated that more than 10,000 Californians will become newly infected with HIV this year, and nationally, more than half of all new infections now occur in communities of color and those under the age of 25.
 
SFAF annually serves over 120,000 individuals impacted by HIV and AIDS through programs that include benefits counseling, client advocacy, housing assistance, substance abuse counseling and HIV prevention and testing efforts.  SFAF not only helps those affected right here in San Francisco, but also reaches over 1.5 million others through public policy efforts, the California AIDS Hotline, and their website:  www.sfaf.org.  And SFAF's influence extends worldwide: the Pangaea Global AIDS Foundation was founded by SFAF in 2001 and focuses on the global impact of HIV, particularly in developing countries.  Pangaea programs emphasize on accelerating access to HIV-related treatment and care in the developing world, and Pangaea has improved AIDS care in places including China, South Africa and Ukraine
 
I am honored and grateful for your support! 
A beautiful day in the Dolomites, Sept 2007
A beautiful day in the Dolomites, Sept 2007
William's Goal: $5,000.00
Current Total: $3,995.00
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Messages of Support for William

Robbie Barden (5/06/08 7:54PM): Woof!

David Orleans (5/02/08 5:03PM): Best of luck for a great ride !

Ed Morales (4/23/08 10:18AM): Good luck Bill. All the best.

Jane (4/22/08 7:14PM): Bill,

We support your efforts. May God bless you with strength and good weather during your journey.

Richard, Jane and family

John Dulay (4/18/08 2:30PM): Have a great ride Bill...make sure that Garmin is up and running!

Scott Kenny (4/16/08 9:52AM): Good luck and have a safe ride.

Chris (4/01/08 8:11PM): Bill, Thank you for doing the ride. We don't see the "faces" of AIDS in the same way we did in the 80's and 90's nevertheless AIDS is still with us locally and globally. Ride safely and I'll be thinking and riding with you in spirit. Love Chris

Jenny Soubra (3/26/08 9:00AM): Bill- I think what you are doing is GREAT! Helping people suffering from HIV/ AIDS while doing something you love. SCORE!

Susan (3/08/08 7:41AM): Will:

Best of luck on your ride. We hope you have good weather and a safe trip.

Dave & Sue

Mark and Jim (2/22/08 10:03AM): Ride on Bill! You make us proud.

Tim Tierney (2/08/08 11:57AM): Happy pedaling!

Tim Offensend (2/05/08 10:40PM): Hey, Will -- Hope the skies stay sunny so you can train all you want! See you on the road, Tim

T. Justin (1/30/08 7:03PM): Wish I could join you and the gang this year, Will. The Vegas cycling clubs aren't the same without you. Good luck on the ride!

Jim Morrison (1/28/08 6:05PM): Good Luck Bill. Have a nice ride.

PHILIP STOVER (1/28/08 10:32AM): Good luck and have fun! yours Philip

Antonius Lackey (1/26/08 10:32AM): Good luck Will.:-)

Chuck Davies (1/21/08 8:35PM): Pedal hard, Will (and watch out for those head winds)!

William's Links

San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Committed to ending the pandemic and human suffering caused by HIV, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation develops innovative solutions, combining scientific evidence with community experience to fight HIV/AIDS and promote health. Established in 1982, the Foundation provides direct services to thousands of people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and supplies information to thousands more about HIV prevention and treatment through programs that include the California AIDS Hotline (800-367-AIDS). The Foundation promotes HIV awareness in the community and advocates for sound HIV/AIDS policies at all levels of government.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, a leader in battling AIDS and caring for those who are HIV-infected since the earliest days of the pandemic, provides free medical care to those who can't afford treatment and distributed more than $21 million worth of free HIV medications last year. The Center also provides one-on-one and group therapy, mobile testing/counseling, education, advocacy, and prevention services. Each month 700-1,000 people are tested for HIV at the Center.

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