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diversions
Talent show raises
money for research
By Ayako Ando
On-line Forty-Niner
The Associated
Students of Social Work will host a faculty and student talent
show, in the tradition of "Showtime at the Apollo,"
that will benefit a program for women with AIDS Friday at
7 p.m. in the Beach Auditorium of the University Student Union.
"The goal of this talent show is to raise funds for ASSW's
faculty members and students to help HIV and AIDS impacted
women," said Corey Miller, vice president of ASSW.
"This is our first time doing this type of fundraising
event," he said.
In this two-hour talent show, 10 ASSW students, six women
and four men, will perform songs and dances that have been
practiced since June.
When Mary Vigil came in contact with women who were living
with HIV and AIDS, she wanted to provide a place for them
and for herself to talk about issues. Vigil then founded "A
League of Their Own," a Long Beach organization for HIV
and AIDS impacted women in 1996.
"The purpose of this organization is to keep a safe environment
for women living with HIV and AIDS to feel comfortable, talk
about issues, get support and build self-esteem," said
Vigil.
They have organized three conferences in April, November and
January for prevention of the illness and to educate and advise
women.
The next activity, the Long Beach Women's HIV Conference,
will be held on Oct. 13 at the West Coast Hotel in Long Beach
to introduce the league's activities. The conference is in
the works.
"We are looking for support because we need to educate
more people about prevention in our community," Vigil
said.
McCoy added: "We are planning to hold this kind of program
annually."
For the talent show, which will cost nearly $500, ASSW has
collected funds from cooperation and private donations.
McCoy is expecting to see at least 200 people in the audience
at the show.
"Just come to the show on Thursday, and you can support
and help people," she said.
For tickets and more information, call 562) 436-3213.
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