October 17, 2003

Sale of Video During Quilt Display To Help AIDS Prevention Efforts

In conjunction with the AIDS Memorial Quilt display at Boise State University Oct. 19-24, information will be available about fundraising for Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (a.l.p.h.a.). The four quilt panels will be on display from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Student Union Hatch Ballroom; visitor parking is available in the Student Union Parking Lot. Copes of the video “I’m Just Me, Just Like You,” will be available for purchase online at www.imjustmejustlikeyou.com. The video is a profound and poignant story about a small-town Idaho boy and his family’s reaction to his HIV infection. All proceeds benefit a.l.p.h.a. and are tax deductible. To make a direct donation to a.l.p.h.a. send checks to YFFN a.l.p.h.a. Donation, P.O. Box 768, Boise, ID 83701. The display is in conjunction with the 15th annual STD/AIDS Conference, “Integrating Efforts: Prevention, Care and Education,” held Oct. 23-24 in the Hatch Ballroom. Keynote speakers include Cleve Jones, founder of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and Terry Tafoya, a Native American storyteller and family therapist. The conference is presented by the Idaho Department of Education and Idaho Health and Welfare STD/AIDS program. To register, visit http://www.b-there.com/breg/hwconference. Continuing education credit will be offered by Boise State. -30- Contact Autumn Haynes Student Activities 208 426-3049 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275