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MAGIC JOHNSON to Speak at WORLD AIDS MUSEUM on NOVEMBER 7
Earvin “Magic” Johnson in collaboration with CLEAR HEALTH ALLIANCE will be our special guest at the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center’s new building space which is under development. This event is a news conference and photo opportunity open by invitation to all museum donors. Photographs with MAGIC will be taken for the museum’s FOUNDING MEMBERS ($1,200 donors).
Coincidentally, it was 22 years ago exactly on November 7, 1991 that Magic Johnson announced to the world that he was HIV positive. He has since contributed millions of dollars and helped countless numbers of people all over the world living with HIV and AIDS. Magic is a shining example of leadership and courage. We are honored to have him dedicate the museum.
Contact us at (954) 815-2550 to become a donor and take advantage of being listed on the exclusive list of FOUNDING MEMBERS of the world’s first and only museum dedicated to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. You can also DONATE online by visiting www.WorldAidsMusuem.Org. This FOUNDING MEMBER donation category will be closed upon the opening of the museum.
Doors will open at 2:30 PM for the reception, presentation and photo session on November 7, 2013 at the WORLD AIDS MUSUEM located at WILTON STATION, 1201 NE 26th Street, Suite 111, Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305.
Special thanks to CLEAR HEALTH ALLIANCE and Hugh Beswick, Board Chair, for his diligent work in securing the honor of having Magic Johnson at this event.
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World AIDS Museum (WAM) Leases Building
WAM took possession of a 2,200 square foot leased building space on September 1 at the Wilton Station complex in Wilton Manors, FL. Design work is in progress on what will become the world’s first museum dedicated to HIV/AIDS. This was made possible by a generous grant awarded by the John C. Graves Fund’s advisors Dean Trantalis, Richard Salomon and Carl Trough. The museum expects to officially open this winter with exhibit space created under the direction of WAM Exhibit Director David Friedland.
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Museum Collaboration with SMART Ride
The 2013 SMART Ride from Miami to Key West occurs on November 14 and 15. This year the World AIDS Museum is sponsoring a volunteer team to support the event. Currently museum supporters include Patrick Joyce, Davis King, Jeff Banning, Hugh Beswick, Scott Blumstein, Ismael Santiago, Miguel Figueroa, Derrick Harrison, Kevin Meunier, Barry Harvey and Richard Biviano. SMART Ride proceeds provide significant services to those affected by HIV and the first grant received by the museum was from this organization. Many thanks to Glen Weinzimer, founder of the SMART Ride, for his support of WAM.
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Community HIV/AIDS Non-Profit Organizations hosted by Museum
WAM hosted a reception for the HIV/AIDS community non-profit organizations and major donors on September 12 at the new leased space for the upcoming museum at the Wilton Station. Over 100 guests previewed the new museum space which is about to undergo extensive preparations to open this winter. Speakers included WAM President and CEO Steve Stagon and Board Chairman Hugh Beswick. Guests were very excited about the space and the history that will be made upon the museum opening. A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the evening so special.
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Edited by John Ramos and Tom Sheaffer
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