Fundraising
Cruise to the Mexican Riviera for the San Diego AIDS Memorial
Project
5/07/2002
Take a Cruise and $280 of Your
Ticket Price
Will be Donated to
The San Diego AIDS
Memorial Project
As we enter the 21st year of the AIDS
Pandemic we are reminded more than ever that the fight is far from
over. A group of local AIDS supporters and advocates are currently
organizing a memorial project so the lessons of AIDS will never be
forgotten. There is no singular face to HIV/AIDS, as the pandemic
has spared no Country, avoided no community, and respected no
border. There have been over 22 million worldwide who have died
from AIDS. It has affected every corner, community, and culture of
this world's population. There are approximately 36 million people
living with HIV/AIDS Worldwide and the numbers are rapidly growing
in every demographic. There have been tens of billions of dollars
have been spent fighting the disease and we are still miles away
from finding a cure.
The mission of the San Diego Memorial Project is to provide a
tranquil place of solace for those affected by HIV/AIDS, and to
provide a concrete symbol to educate as many as possible of the
remaining threat of the AIDS epidemic.
“As the AIDS Pandemic continues to worsen, it is more important
than ever not to forget the pain and loss for millions around the
world. The AIDS Memorial will be a visible educational landmark
and a powerful reminder. It will be a tangible symbol around which
we can marshal our resources to educate our youth and citizenry
about this deadly disease.” As with many memorials, it will be
seen by thousands if not tens of thousands of residents and
visitors each year.” said St. Clair Adams, who is spearheading
the project. “It could also be a place to hold events like the
Candle Light Memorial, World AIDS Day, and services for those who
pass from AIDS.”
San Diego will join 22 other known communities around the world
including but not limited to; The National AIDS Memorial Grove,
San Francisco, California, AIDS Living Memorial Grove, San Luis
Obispo, California, Life Memorial Park Foundation, Buffalo, New
York, The Sierra Club AIDS Memorial San Jose, California, Loretto
AIDS Memorial Garden, Nerinx, Kentucky, AIDS Memorial Garden,
Clemmons, North Carolina, The Hope Garden, New York City, New
York, AIDS Memorial Garden, Mobile, Alabama, The Living AIDS
Memorial Garden, Charleston, West Virginia, Sydney Park AIDS
Memorial Grove, Sydney, Australia, Cawthra Park AIDS Memorial,
Toronto, Canada, AIDS Memorial, Lusaka, Amsterdam, AIDS Memorial
Key West, Florida, AIDS Memorial Chapel, West Hollywood,
California, The AIDS Memorial of Sonoma County, California, Trees
of Life, Sacksville Park Manchester, England, AIDS Memorial
Project, Berkley, California, Louisiana State University AIDS
Memorial, The Wall-Las Memorias Project, Los Angeles, California,
AIDS Memorial Society, Sunset Beach Park Vancouver, British
Columbia, AIDS Memorial Garden Foundation, Lasdon Park, Somers,
New York, AIDS Memorial Monument Project, Perth, Australia.
The AIDS Memorial will be a serene and beautiful setting the will
serve as a monument to those lost to AIDS, as a tribute to the
thousands of friends, family and caregivers who were a part of
their lives, and as a compelling testament to the battle that
still lies ahead. The Memorial will ensure the continued
commitment to AIDS education. Current educational approaches are
not successfully changing attitudes and behavior toward this
disease. A dramatic education tool featuring an interactive
timeline of the major events throughout the history of the
disease.
Mr. Adams along with travel agent Sue Buettner of Carefree Travel
(formerly owner Hillcrest Travel) have organized a 7 day Mexican
Riviera cruise to raise funds for the memorial venture. Carnival
Cruises will generously donate $280 per cabin that is sold by the
memorial project. This cruise not only offers you fun and
excitement over the Halloween week, it makes it possible for you
help make the memorial a reality. The ship departs from Los
Angeles on October 27 and returns on November 3rd.
The ports of destinations are Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto
Vallarta. This all happens aboard one of Carnival’s most
luxurious cruise liners, the “Elation.” Included in the ticket
price are room, food, welcome party, Captain’s cocktail party,
Las Vegas style shows, Captain’s Gala dinner, ship wide buffets,
bands and orchestras, full casino, swimming pools, weight room and
spa, plus many other entertaining activities. Also, Carnival will
throw in a $50 per cabin shipboard credit and a private party for
anyone participating in this fundraiser. This cruise ship has
everything to make your 7-day voyage exciting and memorable. The
per person cost of this fundraising extravaganza is $ 749 for
inside cabin and $ 849 for cabin with a window, which includes
your port charges and taxes. Again, $280 per cabin will be donated
to the San Diego AIDS Memorial Project. Contact Sue Buettner to
make a reservation at 619-278-7402. Space is limited, so immediate
reservation is suggested.
The proceeds from the cruise and all future events, plus any
corporate and private donations, will be deposited into an
endowment account that will pay for construction, future
maintenance, and site insurance. This project is 100% volunteer
and non-profit. For more information or if you would like to make
a donation to the memorial efforts contact St. Clair Adams at
619-702-6051 Monday through Friday 10am to 7pm.
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