This Thursday – March 10th – Washington, DC will celebrate 15 years of Dining Out for Life. 145 Restaurants, 150 Volunteer Ambassadors and thousands of diners will join together to raise money for the clients of Food & Friends. Food & Friends provides daily, home-delivered, nutritious meals to children and adults in the region battling HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses. Since 1988, more than 13.5 million meals have been delivered to more than 20,000 individuals in need.
This year, Dining Out for Life, DC is proud to share March 10th with National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
This nationwide observance, coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), encourages individuals to take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS by helping organizations come together to offer support, encourage discussion, and teach women and girls about prevention of HIV, the importance of getting tested for HIV, and how to live with and manage HIV/AIDS.
HIV/AIDS is a serious public health issue affecting nearly 280,000 women in the United States. While men account for most HIV/AIDS cases, the impact on women is growing. In addition, research shows that, when compared to men, women face gaps in access and care.
National Women and Girl’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is March 10th but OWH encourages you to take part in events in your city throughout the month. Here’s how you can help:
- DINE OUT TOMORROW: Find a Restaurant at www.foodandfriends.org/dol or text 30364 to DOFLDC
- Organize a screening event or health fair in your community.
· Promote NWGHAAD through your blog, Facebook or Twitter. Download a web banner at http://womenshealth.gov/nwghaad/activity-planning/web-print-graphics.cfm
· Send an E-card. Visit, http://womenshealth.gov/nwghaad/activity-planning/e-card.cfm
For more information on Dining Out for Life, DC, visit www.foodandfriends.org/dol or call (202) 269-6883. Also, learn more about upcoming Dining Out for Life events in your city by visit www.diningoutforlife.com.
For more information about National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwghaad.
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