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Every day more than 7,000 people contract HIV—more than 300 every
hour. And, nearly 1.2 million Americans are now living with HIV. That
is why over the next several months I will train to ride the Wriggle
Field Road Tour. The Wrigley Field Road Tour (WFRT) which takes place
August 27th is an annual 100mi bike ride from historic Wrigley Field
in Chicago, IL to Miller Park in Milwaukee WI, benefiting the global
work of World Bicycle Relief, the community work of Chicago Cubs
Charities, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and other organizations
fighting to end HIV/AIDS. Read full story >

Today, on World AIDS Orphans Day, I want to take the opportunity to thank you for your support of FXB International's programs. As a new member of the FXB team, I am inspired by the encouragement FXB has received from partners, donors, volunteers, program participants, and friends around the world. Read full story >

Come to our 2nd Annual World AIDS Orphans Day event planned by FXB volunteers to help raise money for children around the world. Join us for a fun night of board games with drink specials, prizes and a silent auction, all in support of an important cause. Read full story >

International women's day marks an appreciation of women in our society. It should be notable that this year much focus is given to the amount of women affected by HIV and the effectiveness they can have in preventing it in their communities. Here is a letter written by former UN secretary general Kofi Annan on women and HIV. Read full story >

Improving women's rights could boost the battle against AIDS in southern African countries, where women are often forced into risky sex by male partners or economic desperation. Almost 25 million Africans are infected with the HIV virus, giving the continent the worst AIDS burden in the world.

Women make up 75 percent of HIV-positive Africans aged between 15-25. Read full story >

FXB Global Partner Wendy Stapleton Reyes and her Colombrilla jewelry designs have been featured in the article "Give Back!" in Lucky magazine. The Colombrilla campaign, spearheaded by Reyes, raises funds for FXB's programs in Colombia, which help children and families escape poverty permanently. Read full story >

At age 11, Kendall Ciesemier made the decision to help AIDS orphans. Now, just a few years later, Kendall's organization, Kids Caring 4 Kids, and its growing army of young activists is on track to raise $1 million to help vulnerable children in need. Read full story >

The Orphan Care fund will hold a special event to commemorate World Orphans AIDS Day together with the organization From HIV to Home. All proceeds from the walk-athon event “Kids Walking Kids Home” will benefit Haregewoin Teferra's children, many of which are HIV+. Read full story >

To commemorate World AIDS Orphans Day on May 7th, 2010, kids in grades 4-8 are invited to share their stories! Read full story >

PROCLAIM MAY 7 - WORLD AIDS ORPHANS DAY (WAOD)

World AIDS Orphans Day brings together mayors and elected officials, organizations, concerned individuals and the media to advocate for donor governments to dedicate 10% of all HIV and AIDS funding to support children affected by AIDS.

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