KEEP GOING, KEEP MOVING, A CURE IS IN
SIGHT
PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in five years, Philadelphia
FIGHT is bringing its HIV Education Summit back to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.,
on Thursday, June 27th
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Keep Going, Keep Moving, A Cure is in Sight is the theme
for the event Philadelphia FIGHT will spearhead in honor of AIDS
Education Month. The annual summit raises awareness about the
latest innovations and strategies to prevent and treat HIV, and the
newest developments in the quest to find a cure.
The summit will kick off with an opening plenary featuring
Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. William
Brawner, Pastor of Mother African Zoar United Methodist
Church. Lynette Trawick, Founder and
Executive Director of I am U, will serve as MC.
Workshops will include:
- BEAT-HIV and CRISPR for CURE: Philadelphia is Moving Toward a Cure for
HIV
- REDEFINING LONGEVITY: HIV & Aging Conversations
- HOW ARE YOU DOING? A Guide to Self-Care and Resilience for
Caregivers
- AIDS Ministry is God's Ministry: Best Practices from Houses of
Faith
Bishop Ernest McNear will receive
the annual Kiyoshi Kuromiya Award
for his commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS.
"We are thrilled to return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center once again to
share knowledge, foster community, and advance our collective
efforts in HIV education and prevention," stated Philadelphia FIGHT
CEO Jane Shull. "This summit
represents a vital opportunity to reconnect, learn from leading
experts, and renew our commitment to ending the HIV epidemic."
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served at the summit.
All are welcome for this FREE event. Registration and more
information are available online at 2024 HIV Education Summit -
Philadelphia FIGHT.
Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers is a
comprehensive health services organization providing primary care,
consumer education, research, and advocacy for people living with
HIV/AIDS and those at high risk. For more information, visit
https://fight.org
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