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I'm working to end AIDS!

As you all know, the AIDS Pandemic has been affecting our world far too long.  We are now in the 27th year of this pandemic and still there is no cure. 

In 2005, I happened across AIDS/LifeCycle, through Piotr Jandula (Cyclist #6072); I immediately fell in love with the project and the cause.  I registered as a Roadie for ALC 4.  Piotr and I did a benefit concert to raise money for ALC.  We raised almost $3000, with the help of donations and an anonymous donor who matched dollar for dollar of what we brought in.  Since then I have made a huge effort to do my share of supporting the AIDS/LifeCycle organization.  I volunteered many hours and eventually they gave me a part-time job of recruiting individuals to join and ride to end AIDS.
 
In 2006, I made a serious choice in my life.  I had been working in the accounting field for about 12 years.  After ALC 5, I decided to quit my job and go work for AIDS/LifeCycle full time.  I took a huge pay cut in salary and went with my heart.  It has been a struggle financially, but I am happier than I have ever been in my life.
 
Now as a Staff person for the ride, I have been working diligently recruiting people and assisting riders and roadies with their fundraising efforts and other issues that come up.  I have met so many people and have acquired a few very close friends.  But, until this process, I had no idea how many people are living with this insidious disease.  My eyes have opened up so much more and I see the world in a whole different light.  Last year, we raised over $11 million for AIDS Services in Los Angeles and San Francisco.  
 
Please join me in the fight against AIDS/HIV.  Through your donations we can make a huge difference in the lives of people who cannot afford to buy their medications, educating the community on the prevention of acquiring HIV and spreading the disease. 
 
Thank you all for your help and generosity!
 
Vince
My fondest memory of ALC 6, Pam and Chris.
My fondest memory of ALC 6, Pam and Chris.
Vince's Goal: $5,000.00
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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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