The Cornerstone: November 2011
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day with Premier Christy Clark
We invite you to join Premier Christy Clark, Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, and Maxine Davis, Executive Director of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, for Check Up: HIV/AIDS in BC 2011 on Thursday, December 1st from 8am-9am at the Dr. Peter Centre at 1110 Comox St. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
You will be among the first to hear the results of one full year of 7-day service in the day health program at the Dr. Peter Centre. Muffins and coffee will be served. Every day at the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation is an inspiring reminder of what we can achieve by working with our community of friends to provide extraordinary care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Voices of Hope
National Voices of Hope Concert
The Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation invites you to the Voices of Hope concert in Vancouver – an evening of remembrance and celebration on World AIDS Day, sponsored nationally by the M.A.C AIDS Fund, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Franklin Templeton, Gilead, TELUS Communications, and ViiV Healthcare.
This will be our fourth year hosting this national event in partnership with Casey House in Toronto and La Maison du Parc in Montreal.
Hosted by CBC's Bill Richardson, talented artists - including Bailey Alexis, Carolyn Neapole, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Kunaka Marimba and Mario Cruz - will perform on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Christ Church Cathedral on the corner of West Georgia and Burrard (accessible ramp at southeast entrance). Doors open at 7pm. Admission by donation.
FINAL TICKET GIVEAWAY: The next 5 people to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it will receive free tickets to the concert!
New! Voices of Hope: 36th Floor Reception
Join us from 6pm-7pm at a special reception hosted by RBC Financial Group in their 36th floor boardroom, where you will be treated to a live preview of Dalannah Gail Bowen's musical performance, plus receive reserved seating at the Voices of Hope concert. Limited reception tickets are available for $25 each – click here to purchase.
Do your holiday shopping early by bidding in our silent auction for an original John Ferrie painting created specifically for this event, or a Diva at the Met 3-course dinner with VQA wine pairings for 4 people as an advance preview of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival menu in January -- before the menu is available to the public! us from 6pm-7pm at our first pre-concert reception hosted by RBC Financial Group in their 36th floor boardroom, where you will be treated to breathtaking views of Vancouver and the North Shore mountains as you enjoy refreshments and a live preview of Dalannah Gail Bowen's musical performance. All ticket buyers will have reserved seating at the Voices of Hope concert, across the street at Christ Church Cathedral. Limited tickets available for $25 each – available for online purchase here.
Email Alert!
Due to a recent computer system change, we did not receive emails over a few days in October and November. If you sent us an email but didn’t hear back, please resend your email or notify us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Gifts of Securities
Donating shares instead of cash to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation could enhance your tax benefits, whether you transfer securities that have incurred capital gains or capital losses. Find out more: click here or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604-331-3452.
Be the Change
Want to get your company involved in fundraising or doing a winter clothing drive for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation over the holiday season? For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call 604-331-5086, or click here.
If your workplace is involved in a United Way campaign, please consider designating your donation to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, BN: 89738 1141 RR0001.
2010-2011 Annual Report
Our latest annual report is available online now. Click here to read personal stories from our participants and review a snapshot of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation in 2010/11.
Passions
Premier Christy Clark at Passions 2011 with Dr. Peter’s mother, Shirley Young and Passions Founder & Chair, Nathan Fong.
Save the date: The 9th annual Passions gala will be taking place on September 9, 2012. Thank you to everyone who attended this year and helped us raise over $117,000. Click here for a special treat from our restaurant and wine partners – recipes from Passions top chefs and wine pairings that will tempt your taste buds all over again!
One Less Red Ribbon
The red ribbon is worn to demonstrate compassion for people living with HIV/AIDS. Your support of access to HIV treatment will help stop the spread of HIV. Thanks to your generous contribution to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation today, one less red ribbon may have to be worn tomorrow. Please give generously or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 604-331-3452. Thank you!
