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Gay River Pride-Shenandoah Style
Looking back on this past weekends “River Pride” at River Riders, Harpers Ferry, WV. For their 1st attempt at putting together a ‘Awareness Day’ they did a great job. ARE and a few other agencies set up booths on Sunday June 26. We had very good response with individuals coming by for information or to chat. Just getting the word out about HIV/AIDS is tremendous in correcting the ‘mis-information’ out there. The event was closed with a awesome Drag Show. About 9 performers shrutted their stuff on stage at River Riders.
We had heard that rafting event on Saturday, June 25 was a huge success with groups from MD & DC and Virginia having a blast tubing the Shenandoah River. We’d like the thank River Rafters, Maria Mendoza, The Lodge, Hub City Bears and everyone who stopped by to make it a success! Keep the word about about ARE & what we do for our clients and the community with testing & education.
Its amazing no matter where we go or who we chat with about their stories and struggles. Each person is unique whether gay, straight, bi, trans, lesbian or questioning (LGBTQ)
ARE -Tom

