November 21, 2001
World AIDS Day Youth Banner Contest Deadline Nov. 27
BINGHAMTON, NY - The HIV Care Network, a regional planning coalition for HIV related services, announces that the last day to enter banners in the fourth annual Youth Banner Contest is Tuesday, November 27, 2001. The deadline has been extended because the health department will be closed on Friday, November 23, the original deadline.
The contest is being held to support youth involvement in AIDS education projects throughout the region in conjunction with World AIDS Day, held annually on December 1st. This year's theme: "I Care, You Can Too", should be incorporated into creating banners for World AIDS Day. Themes consistent with HIV prevention and AIDS education, increased awareness, reducing stigma, hope for a cure, or compassion and sensitivity toward individuals and families impacted by the disease are some of the many possible themes youth may choose for their banners.
World AIDS Day events will begin at the Broome County Courthouse on December 1st at 12:00 noon, with a reading of names of those lost to the disease, and guest speakers. At 12:30 PM, banners will be carried from the Broome County Courthouse to Trinity Memorial Church on Main Street by youth and others during a silent march. An awards reception will take place following a program of music, the Puppeteers, and speakers, including Assemblyman Jay Dinga, which begins at 1:00 PM.
In addition to awards for the top five banners, various prizes have been donated by area businesses. The banner contest is open to any interested individual, group, or organization in Broome, Chenango or Tioga County. Adolescents and college students are especially encouraged to participate.
Banners should be brought to the Broome County Health Department on 225 Front Street, Binghamton, by 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2001. For more information about the Youth Banner Contest or World AIDS Day events, contact the Network Coordinator at 607.778.3066.
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