At the first gatherings of Chamber member AIDS Task Force in the 1980's, those early volunteers passed around a coffee can to raise money. Over the years, memorial contributions from families and friends were plowed back into programs that provided education and care.
Since 1985, friends of the Task Force have supported fund raising events that included truck raffles, yard sales, benefits, dinner dances, garden parties, walks, house parties, garage sales, and a smattering of activities that involved bikes, cheesecake, bands, choruses, and ribbons.
Right now, with the fantastic assistance of our community's arts and cultural groups, the AIDS Task Force is in the midst of commemorating its 25th anniversary.
Continuing through May 2010, the Fort Wayne Community will be commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Aids Task Force with various events and activities, which will culminate with the 14th annual Vive le Rouge! AIDS Walk through Headwaters Park. For more information visit www.aidsfortwayne.org.
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