| AIDS Project Long Beach
is an HIV Education and Prevention program utilizing strategic planning,
technology, infrastructure and leadership in addressing HIV among the
underserved populations in the South County area of Los Angeles.
AIDS Project Long Beach now focuses on those at highest of risk
by collaborating with non-traditional partners both in the private and in
the public sector to create effective systems of delivery in HIV Education &
Prevention materials and information.
54,600 people become infected annually in the U.S. with Long Beach ranking #2 in the State. 54% of all new HIV infections are among those ages, 15 to 24!
Long Beach International City Bank Marathon
An expected 18,000 runners, walkers and cyclists will
compete in the 24th Annual Long Beach International City Bank Marathon,
including a Full-Marathon, Half-Marathon, recreational Marathon Bike
Tour, the Run Forrest, Run 5K and the Evergreen Kids 1-Mile Fun Run.
Approximately 30,000 enthusiasts will attend the annual
two-day
Health & Fitness Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center that’s staged on
Friday and Saturday, leading into the marathon. The expo showcases the
latest in running, health and fitness, and gives attendees the opportunity
to become better acquainted with more than 100 exhibitors, as well as with
the Evergreen Line and EVA Air. The events will help raise more than $1
million for 25 official charities.
Health & Fitness Expo is in Hall C at the
Long Beach Convention Center on Fri., Oct. 10 (Noon-7 p.m.) and Sat., Oct.
11 (9 a.m.- 6 p.m.). Featuring more than 100 exhibitors, the Expo -- FREE to
the public.
All athletes must attend the expo to pick
up their race packets, and the expo is also the last place to register for
any of the marathon events. There is no race-day registration or packet
pickup.
AIDS Project Long
Beach is a beneficiary agency of the Long Beach ICB Marathon.
Join the AIDS
Project Long Beach Team and raise funds for vital HIV Prevention
and Education programs.
Click here to register for the ICB Marathon.
AIDS Project Long Beach is a division of the Long Beach AIDS
Foundation, Inc. A 501(C)3 Public Charity. Federal Non-Profit Tax I.D. #73-1725472 |
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Total donations: $1,335
Goal: $60,000
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