Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (La Cañada Flintridge) in partnership with City of Hope invites members of the community to join him for the 4th Annual San Gabriel Valley HIV/AIDS Action Summit:

September 22, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City of Hope in Duarte

As HIV/AIDS awareness declines, the number of reported cases climbs. Join us in spreading the word that HIV/AIDS is not to be taken lightly. Don't miss this special advocacy and educational event with renowned AIDS experts, media specialists and community outreach groups.

Topics:

• National HIV/AIDS strategy;
• state of the epidemic;
• the role of media in increasing awareness of AIDS

Community Partners:

• AIDS Service Center, Pasadena;
• APLA – AIDS Project Los Angeles;
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation;
• Alliance for Housing and Healing;
• Planned Parenthood, Pasadena-San Gabriel Valley;
• Los Angeles County Office of AIDS Programs;
• Pasadena Public Health Department – HIV/AIDS Programs.

Time and Place:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at City of Hope, Cooper Auditorium, 1500 E. Duarte Road., Duarte, CA 91010.

For more information/reservations:

Please contact the office of Assemblymember Portantino: (626) 577-9944 or www.assembly.ca.gov.