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Help keep ACT's vital programs alive by joining the 2011 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto. Visit aidswalktoronto.ca to register.

HOW ACT MAKES A DIFFERENCE: KYLE'S STORY

Kyle has been an ACT client for several years. He recalls the early days before he found ACT. "I was scared, confused and didn’t know where to turn to," he said.

"I had lost my health after several years of living with HIV. My friends had deserted me, and I faced losing my job and my home. In desperation, I turned to ACT for counseling."

ACT referred Kyle to the Meet and Eat Hot Lunch, a weekly program that offers a nutritious meal and peer support to those living with HIV/AIDS. "I met others and we talked freely about our experiences without being judged or questioned. I gained a new family of people who had good values and a heartening outlook on life."

The program helped Kyle realize that he was not alone in this struggle. The simple act of sharing a meal with others who understood what he was going through helped restore his sense of self and well-being.

Kyle has been attending the Meet and Eat program every Friday for three years now. "It is something I look forward to. It gives me an opportunity to be myself and to be happy and eat healthy."

TIE ONE ON!

Tie on a red ribbon this summer with Santa Margherita! From July 17 to August 13, 50 cents from every bottle of red ribbon branded Pinot Grigio and Prosecco sold in Ontario will be donated to the 2011 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.

It’s a perfect way to contribute to a great cause and show your support in style!

So remember to pick up your red ribbon Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio or Prosecco for your next summer gathering.

TELL US YOUR STORY

Have a story about how ACT or the Walk has touched you or your loved ones? We want to share it in our next e-Newsletter! Send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 416-340-8484 ext. 282 to find out more.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011
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