Special Events

AIDS Saskatoon's annual Red Ribbon Tag Day fundraiser will take place on September 11, 2010. On Tag Day, volunteers across the city give out red ribbons and collect coin donations; all money collected goes directly to the Emergency Assistance Fund, which is available only to people living with HIV/AIDS in our community.

On May 12 & 13, AIDS Saskatoon will be co-hosting the Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange's Western Educational Conference, held in conjunction with CAHR.

For more information about the Conference or to register, visit CATIE's website: http://www.catie.ca/eng/GetInvolved/REC2010.shtml

HIV & Disclosure Workshop
Monday, February 22nd 2010, 9am-noon
at AIDS Saskatoon's 601 Outreach Centre
1143 Avenue F North

FREE - Light lunch served.
Please RSVP by phone (242-5005) or email (education@aidssaskatoon.ca) by Feb. 19th.

The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, recognizing these as fundamental human rights. Valuable progress has been made in increasing access to HIV/AIDS services, yet greater commitment is needed around the world if the goal of universal access is to be achieved. Millions of people continue to be infected with HIV every year. In low and middle-income countries, less than half of those in need of antiretroviral therapy are receiving it, and too many do not have access to adequate care services.

Here in Saskatoon as well we continue to confront quickly-rising HIV rates. Why not check out a few of this year's World AIDS Day events, which aim to illuminate HIV/AIDS in both its global and local contexts.

CLICK THROUGH FOR A COMPLETE LISTING...

A FUNDRAISER for AIDS SASKATOON

When: Sunday, December 6 -- doors at 6pm; runs until midnight
Where: Odeon Event Centre - 241 2nd Ave S
Cost: $20 per ticket

Need a place to have a Christmas party with your friends? Want to give back to your community while you do it?

Please join AIDS Saskatoon's Fundraising Committee for a Caribbean Christmas! This delectable dinner will include Caribbean chicken kabobs, green beans and Jamaican rice. There will be live music and drinks will be available for purchase. Plus, if you're still looking for that perfect Christmas gift for that special someone, check out the Silent Auction.

We'll have all the fixins for a reggae good time! Tickets are available at AIDS Saskatoon's office (ask for Cathy), or from any AIDS Saskatoon Board Member.

Fall Community Clean-up
Thursday, October 22, 2009
10am-noon

Join staff and people who access services at AIDS Saskatoon for a few hours of picking up garbage in the Caswell/Mayfair area. We'll give it a clean sweep (hopefully) before more snow falls.

We'll meet at 10am at the 601 Outreach Centre. Saskatoon Public Health's outreach program will provide orientation and give newbies the lowdown on safe needle handling.

After the Clean-up, join us for stew and bannock at noon at the 601 Centre.

In the event of snow, check our website for details.

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is on September 20, 2009 -- only weeks away! The Walk is one of AIDS Saskatoon's biggest fundraisers each year, and it's our hope to raise $20,000 for AIDS Saskatoon and Walk partner Avenue Community Centre. The AIDS Walk is dependent on supporters like you. Walk packages are available at the front desk -- pick one up today!

Event Details & Online Registration

AIDS Saskatoon's 16th annual Red Ribbon Tag Day fundraiser will take place on September 12, 2009. On Tag Day, volunteers across the city give out red ribbons and collect coin donations; all funds collected go directly to the Emergency Assistance Fund, which is available only to people living with HIV/AIDS in our community.