On December 3rd, 2011, The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. (Teaching Emotional Empowerment Never Stops!) hosted their 2nd Annual "HOOPS for Awareness"--World AIDS Day event at the Carl Russell Recreation Center in Winston-Salem.
The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. is a not-for-profit organization who is on a mission to help eliminate the spread of HIV & AIDS and the stigma that comes along with it. "Our loved ones should not have to deal with the shame and the hardships of living with HIV & AIDS alone. The most important thing to remember is that a person doesn't have to wait until they're infected to be a part of the movement designed to tackle this problem head on," says Rozita, Event Coordinator for the organization. "In order for things to get better, we're going to have to make a conscious decision to do some things differently," she said.
The purpose of the event was to remind each of us that HIV&AIDS is a very real health issue in our community. The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 this year was "Getting to Zero" zero number of AIDS related deaths.
POSSE was on hand to provide confidential HIV testing and the number of people who tested was outstanding! We like to believe that it was due to Louis Nelson, Executive Director of The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. and Leonard Hay, member of POSSE demonstrated for the crowd just how easy and painless it is to be tested for the virus.
For the main attraction, the Winston-Salem Police Department played the Winston-Salem Fire Department in a friendly game of basketball. It was a rematch for the trophy and they played their hearts out in another very exciting game! The half-time entertainment was provided by the Salem College "Ghost Ryders Step Team" and those ladies did a beautiful performance.
The final score was 44-33 and the WSPD took the trophy back home with them after their second straight win! The keynote speaker was Thomas E Clodfelter of Greensboro, who shared with the crowd his life testimony as an HIV positive member of our community. Music was provided by DJ Boogie of the Carolina Cruisers Motorcycle Club and O.C. Wardlow was the game commentator. Despite the many events that went on throughout the weekend, this event was another huge success with nearly 200 participants!
This annual event offered free event t-shirts, designed by Bob Poole, food and drinks and the encouragement to know and protect your HIV status.
At The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. we are convinced that by working together as a community, we can and we will defeat the HIV & AIDS epidemic one collaborative event at a time. If you or a loved one would like to participate in future events, please contact us today.
We would like to thank each and every one of the many donors, supporters, volunteers as well as participants in this years event. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Rozita Nelson (Special Events Coordinator) (336) 685-1138 or visit our website at http://www.thepowerofteens.org
Next year our 3rd Annual “HOOPS for Awareness" is scheduled for December 1st, 2012.
The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. is a not-for-profit organization who is on a mission to help eliminate the spread of HIV & AIDS and the stigma that comes along with it. "Our loved ones should not have to deal with the shame and the hardships of living with HIV & AIDS alone. The most important thing to remember is that a person doesn't have to wait until they're infected to be a part of the movement designed to tackle this problem head on," says Rozita, Event Coordinator for the organization. "In order for things to get better, we're going to have to make a conscious decision to do some things differently," she said.
The purpose of the event was to remind each of us that HIV&AIDS is a very real health issue in our community. The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 this year was "Getting to Zero" zero number of AIDS related deaths.
POSSE was on hand to provide confidential HIV testing and the number of people who tested was outstanding! We like to believe that it was due to Louis Nelson, Executive Director of The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. and Leonard Hay, member of POSSE demonstrated for the crowd just how easy and painless it is to be tested for the virus.
For the main attraction, the Winston-Salem Police Department played the Winston-Salem Fire Department in a friendly game of basketball. It was a rematch for the trophy and they played their hearts out in another very exciting game! The half-time entertainment was provided by the Salem College "Ghost Ryders Step Team" and those ladies did a beautiful performance.
The final score was 44-33 and the WSPD took the trophy back home with them after their second straight win! The keynote speaker was Thomas E Clodfelter of Greensboro, who shared with the crowd his life testimony as an HIV positive member of our community. Music was provided by DJ Boogie of the Carolina Cruisers Motorcycle Club and O.C. Wardlow was the game commentator. Despite the many events that went on throughout the weekend, this event was another huge success with nearly 200 participants!
This annual event offered free event t-shirts, designed by Bob Poole, food and drinks and the encouragement to know and protect your HIV status.
At The Power of T.E.E.N.S., Inc. we are convinced that by working together as a community, we can and we will defeat the HIV & AIDS epidemic one collaborative event at a time. If you or a loved one would like to participate in future events, please contact us today.
We would like to thank each and every one of the many donors, supporters, volunteers as well as participants in this years event. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Rozita Nelson (Special Events Coordinator) (336) 685-1138 or visit our website at http://www.thepowerofteens.org
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Thanks for commenting on my blog. I appreciate it greatly, simply because you allowed me to share some of my life with you. If you don't know your HIV status, find out and take care of you! Because you are important, you are smart and you are kind.
Peace & Blessings,
Rozita