Corporate and Foundation Supporters Contributions $200+ from April 1st 2010 - March 1st 2011 Help PWA

$5000+ PLANNED GIVING International Financial Data Services ∙ Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto ∙ Proud FM - Dufferin Communications Inc ∙ Procter & Gamble ∙ Spearhead LDSC (Toronto) Inc. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre TICOT Social Society ∙ ∙ Do you have a legal will? As a generous donor to PWA you may be interested to learn that PWA NEWSLETTER $1000+ charitable giving through ones last will and testament can reduce the amount of estate Making a positive difference. Abbott Laboratories Limited ∙ Aviva Canada Inc ∙ Bell Canada C/O Employee Giving Program ∙ Bentall Limited Partnership ∙ Best Friends/Meilleurs Amis ∙ BMO taxes that you may owe. A legal will is a privilege, a way of exercising your freedom and it Charitable Foundation ∙ Capital One Services Inc CAN ∙ CHUM Charitable Foundation ∙ CIBC ∙ Core Event Staff ∙ Corporate Specialty Services Inc. ∙ D&T Davis can assist those who you care for after you’re gone. Charitable Foundation ∙ GNPL + NA ∙ ISIS Regional Fertility Centre ∙ Macquarie Group Foundation Ltd. ∙ Mazon Canada ∙ McGregor Industries ∙ Midore Inc. ∙ Mirvish Productions ∙ Ontario Wealth Management Corp. ∙ Organics Delivered ∙ Procor Limited ∙ RBC Foundation ∙ Remote-Learner ∙ The Roy Public House ∙ The Village Pharmacy ∙ Trebor Inc. ∙ Velotique Ltd. ∙ William S. Croson & Associates Ltd ∙ Woody’s on Church $500+ Your planned gift will enable Arvan Rehab Group Inc ∙ Bang Albino Inc. ∙ Blue Rocket Jeans ∙ Bruce Budway Interiors Inc ∙ Citco (Canada) Inc ∙ CUPE Local 4400 ∙ Encon Group Inc ∙ PWA to continue serving PWA MISSION European Jewellery ∙ Evergreen Inc. ∙ IMI International ∙ ING Direct ∙ Jackson & Associates Inc ∙ Kijiji Canada ∙ Kinross Gold Corporation ∙ Kitchener Area Reproductive Medicine Associates ∙ Kramer Design Associates ∙ LVM Inc ∙ Mari Mina Drugs Ltd ∙ Movado Group of Canada inc. ∙ Nathan and Lily Silver Family people living with HIV/AIDS. STATEMENT Foundation ∙ Pavilion Sports Club Inc. ∙ Raleigh Canada Ltd. ∙ RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage ∙ Red Meets Pink Foundation ∙ Shadiah Holdings Ltd ∙ Solid Bond Paper Products Inc. Spin and Stretch @ Wynn Fitness Steamworks Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd The Farm Inc. The Only Cafe Thurston 2010 Thank You! ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation Machine Inc. Toronto Historical Bowling Society Toronto Image Works Tyco Electronics Canada Limited United Way Ottawa ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ exists to promote the health and well- You can leave a lasting legacy and leave the world a better place by including PWA in your being of all people living with HIV/AIDS by Future Reflections $200+ will. Consider speaking to a lawyer today about drafting a will no matter your age. providing accessible, direct and practical 766707 Ontario Inc. Anne Whitten Bilingual Recruitement Inc. Argo Development Corporation BBB Architects Toronto Inc Blevins Insurance Group ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ support services. 2011, the first year of a new decade. BoysCondo Brandes Investment Partners & Co. Buttle and Tavano Chartered Accountants CAESARS WINDSOR CO-WORKERS Chaitons LLP Classic ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ For more general information: pwatoronto.org/English/planned-giving.php or call PWA at Landmarks and anniversaries allow in- Albums Live ∙ Clear Choice Pool Spa Centre ∙ Corodex Industries ∙ Crews & Tangos Restaurant & Bar ∙ DANCON INC. ∙ Dr. Kevin Russelo & Associates ∙ Eat My Martini ∙ Edward Day Gallery ∙ EES Financial Services Ltd ∙ Elementary Teachers of Toronto ∙ EMP Inc ∙ Energia Athletics ∙ Faith United Church CPR Fundraiser 416-506-1400 ext. 240. dividuals, agencies and communities to ∙ Fondation Marchand Ndong ∙ Graydel Limited ∙ IA Clarington Investments ∙ II BY IV Design Associates Inc ∙ Imaging Financial Ltd ∙ J.P. Packaging, LLC ∙ DID YOU KNOW?? reflect. At PWA’s January staff meeting, Joan Young Financial Services ∙ John Hurlburt Holdings Ltd ∙ Judy Inc. ∙ Justason Market Intelligence-Vancouver Focus ∙ K. N. Crowder Mfg. Inc. ∙ Kultura we did an activity in which each staff ∙ Lawrence Joseph Associates Ltd. ∙ Lime Advertising Inc. ∙ Lincoln Paper & Tissue ∙ Lorga Foods Ltd ∙ Maple Leaf Frozen Bakery ∙ Matrix Search Group ∙ member chose three words to summa- Maumac Marketing Inc. ∙ More2life Life Coaching ∙ Mr. Janitorial Supplies ∙ Navigator Ltd ∙ Nova Hearing ∙ OECTA - Toronto Secondary Unit ∙ PACE Pharmacy You can host your own fundraiser for PWA rize their experience in 2010. Words like Paint Depot Patty King International Pegasus On Church Plastic Mobile Inc. Prime Custom Homes Profile Communications Corp. RAVEstudio, LLC. and create an online event page to accept learning, recovery, joy were a few cho- ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ YOU HAVE OPTIONS secure online donations. It’s easy and can RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage Royal Lepage RCR Realty Shimano Canada Ltd Silvertex Hosiery International Co, Ltd. Soft Gravity Inc. sen. If you were to take a few moments ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ be personalized with your picture and Sweetspot.ca Inc. ∙ Syms Integrated Systems Inc. ∙ Tecsys ∙ Tel-e Technologies ∙ The Middle East North’s ∙ The Old York Bar & Grill ∙ THINQ Technologies Ltd ∙ to reflect on your experience in 2010, TNT!MEN Inc. Travelers Canada Urban DNA Communications Inc. Village Pool League VS Media, Inc. WineThief (NZ) Ltd any message you wish to express. Your ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ Would you prefer to receive PWA’s bi-annual newsletter electronically? Also, PWA sends a fundraiser will support the practical direct what three words would you choose monthly e-news on what is going on at the agency and in the community. Sign up and stay support services helping people living and why? COMMUNITY THANKs connected! Email [email protected] with ‘stay in touch’ in the subject line or visit the with HIV/AIDS. PWA home page at www.pwatoronto.org/english/main.php , enter your email address and It’s an interesting and important exer- click Subscribe. To create your online event today visit: cise because it got me thinking on how PWA would like to heartily thank raised over $12,000 through donations fundraising event, and passion for www.pwatoronto.org and follow the Sup- PWA as an agency would summarize a number of generous community made during purchase. Thanks to the PWA’s work. His next fundraising port Us link, Community Events, FAQ at the 2010. And further to that what I could do Jim from Whole Foods Market (middle) and PWA’s Kevin donors: Organics Delivered for their Metropolitan Community Church and event for PWA is scheduled on May bottom of the right column! to ensure my personal vision of 2011. Director of Development and Communications at LOVE BOWL generous donation of produce boxes its congregation for their year round 7th at The Black Eagle. As well, thanks (which PROUD FM referred to us). Whole food drives and financial contributions to Spearhead members for their Toys AGENCY PARTNERS Foods Market for their community for PWA’s Essentials Market. Also, a For Tots toy drive which made PWA’s Privacy fundraising through their Bag Hunger personal thank you to Mr. Spearhead children clients very happy over the What do you want to program over the 2010 holidays which 2011, Dwayne Bryk, for his personal winter holidays. + Visionary Procter & Gamble Statement MAC AIDS Fund Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel experience in 2011? Timothy’s World Coffee At PWA we do not sell, trade or otherwise share our mailing list. We hope that you Fresh, beautiful produce in PWA’s Essentials Market from Organics Delivered Dwayne Bryk is Mr. Spearhead 2011 Leaders Whole Foods Market Scotiabank Group enjoy this newsletter and find it informa- PWA is thankful for all our passionate ViiV in partnership with Shire Media tive. However, if at any time you wish to donors and community supporters who be removed from this or any other mailing, Fab validate the practical direct support ser- simply contact us by phone at 416-506-1400 Major GayGuideToronto ext. 119 or by email at donate@pwatoronto. vices making a positive difference in the BMS Virology IN Toronto org. Please allow 2 weeks to update our lives of people living with HIV/AIDS. As Gilead Now records accordingly. an agency firmly rooted in the experi- Merck PROUDFM 103.9 ence of PHAs, also having ally support Janssen-Ortho Inc. Xtra! makes PWA’s ability to support the com- munity stronger. Diversity, in all the forms it is present in Toronto, makes the opportunity to support the HIV+ com- munity that much more relevant with your support of PWA’s mission. +

SPRING Newsletter 2011 You are important to PWA and we would like to know more about YOU. We would love to hear your story on why you’ve chosen PWA as Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) one of your partners, recipients of charitable dollars and/or in-kind donations. Please write us, email us or call us ([email protected], 200 Gerrard Street East, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5A 2E6 Phone: (416) 506-1400 Fax: (416) 506-1404 www.pwatoronto.org 416-506-1400 ext. 239). Charitable Registration Number 1311 3151 RR0001 Making a positive difference. Volunteer Signature Events her business for clients and also partici- One of PWA’s Speakers Bureau speak- grants to community organizations like Story pated in sponsoring the Friends For Life ers spoke at Renee’s school, Institute of PWA.’ Kristyn said that ‘the Mayor was Bike Rally by providing pastries and Traditional Medicine where she studied. the lone opposing vote to allow pro- LOVE BOWL a 2 night stay at the Westin Ottawa. The Mountain Equipment Co-OP Club This is an invite-only event and capacity is Kristyn and Renee coffee at departure and coffee through- She said it was a very powerful story, vincial funding to pass through Toronto generous sponsors of this event: Bristol- Night, April 19, 2011 limited. Please RSVP to seminars@biker- out the ride to Montreal. From 2007 to hearing how someone living with HIV/ Public Health to organizations such as Thanks to the Toronto Historical Bowl- Myers Squibb, Segura Viudas, Sheraton ally.org with names and email addresses Kristyn Wong-Tam and Renee Pilgrim 2009, Kristyn participated in the Bike AIDS had adapted to accommodate for the Hassle Free Clinic and the Ontario ing Society, sponsors, bowlers and Centre Toronto Hotel and VIA Rail Cana- For the first time, Mountain Equip- of those attending. have been involved as volunteers and Rally as both a Rider and Crew. a terminal illness that along with the AIDS Network.’ Both Renee and Kristyn their fundraising, LOVE BOWL raised da. Thanks to D&G Trophies and the silent ment Co-Op is opening its King Street advocates of PWA’s work for a number knowledge and understanding comes frame a question, ‘How would the com- over $12,000 for PWA on February 19th auction and draw donors, Camino Choc- West store to Bike Rally participants, Friends For Life Bike Rally of years. Having been together for 2 and a half the associated and imposed stigma. As munity survive if organizations like PWA at Thorncliffe Bowlerama. The LOVE olates, CN Tower, Fossil, Steam Whistle friends and family for a Camping Gear years, it’s wonderful to find this pair so a result of the school’s involvement at and others disappeared?’ BOWL top fundraiser, Gordon K., won a Brewing, R. Thompson Chocolates, Um- & Equipment Seminar and an after- Registration for the 2011 Friends For passionate about PWA’s work to pro- PWA, working with PHAs, the Institute VIA1 rail return trip for 2 to Ottawa with bra and Whole Foods Market. + hours evening of exclusive shopping. Life Bike Rally presented by Scotia- ‘We love PWA… vide practical direct support services of Traditional Medicine has taken on an Everything in the store will be 10% off, bank Group is open for Riders and to people living with HIV/AIDS. Renee academic direction of HIV/AIDS specific ‘PWA isn’t just with the exception of bikes and boats Crew! The 13th annual Bike Rally it’s a smaller is an acupuncturist and trained Tradi- treatment. Recognition at LOVE BOWL for the generous sponsors (5% off) and no additional discounts Crew needs Registered Massage Ther- tional Chinese Medicine practitioner. a charity, it’s a on already discounted items. This of- apists, nurses and a chiropractor. + organization that She completed her clinical hours at Both Renee and Kristyn energetically fer applies to in-store goods only. MEC PWA, and says she has ‘witnessed the volunteered at the Tighty Whitey Car community hub’. staff and Bike Rally volunteers will be If you are interested in riding or crewing to provides the right affect of her services’ in the wellbeing Wash in 2010, directing traffic in sup- on hand to answer any questions you Montreal this summer, July 24-29, please of PWA’s clients. port of PWA and Kristyn generously do- might have. The store will be closed to call Katherine, PWA’s Special Events Coor- balance of support nated artwork to CLIMAX 2010 from her The use of words for Kristyn and Re- the general public for this event. + dinator, at 416-506-1400 ext. 238 or learn (for people living Thanks to the wonderful practitioners recently re-designed gallery, KWT Con- nee in speaking about PWA and other more at www.bikerally.org. like Renee, who after her required clini- temporary. And as a relatively new city organizations that they support is so with HIV/AIDS).’ cal hours for school, continued on a councilor and as the first openly elected important because they are invested in complimentary basis, treating PWA lesbian at City Hall, Kristyn is glad to rep- the LGBT and HIV positive community. clients at our office. PWA’s Health Pro- resent a progressive vote under Mayor One aspect of the Bike Rally that touched Kristyn first got involved with PWA when motion pillar of support is our fastest Ford’s administration. ‘A recent vote at Kristyn during her years of participation CLIMAX she was a business owner on Church growing service. In 2009/2010, there council that had funding impact on the as a Rider and Crew was that it was rep- Street. She supported PWA through was a 59% increase in the number of HIV/AIDS community made it clear to resentative of the HIV positive communi- Are you coming to the 2nd annual CLIMAX on Sunday May 15th? Support PWA regular contributions of coffee through Health Promotion services provided! ‘me’ that the Mayor does not support ty. The involvement of people living with at the National Ballet School with musical performances by the Toronto born and HIV/AIDS is present in all areas of PWA’s reigning Canadian R&B Queen Jully Black, Jeffrey Straker, Richard Ryder and Miss Join PROUD FM work and the vital work it does within the Conception with a host bar and light brunch. One tiered ticketing at $75 in support in support of community. of PWA is sure to be a CLIMAX-tic time! New this year, PROUD FM is supporting City Councilor Kristyn Wong-Tam and partner Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Renee Pilgrim. not only PWA but The Triangle Program and Pride Toronto. + PWA on May 15th Although their involvement with PWA’s work has been different, the levels of Purchase your tickets online today by following the links at www.pwatoronto.org or by for the second emotion they speak with when discuss- calling PWA at 416-506-1400 ext. 238 or by emailing [email protected]. ing their reasons for getting involved annual CLIMAX with PWA and staying involved is the (Canadian Live same. Renee speaks of her opportunity to treat PWA clients as a real honour and Intimate Music & she is excited to help people gain whole health. Renee described one of her roles Art Xperience) as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to create a safe space for her clients. I drew that back to the similar Designed by: Troy Brooks and Raymond Helkio goal that PWA has for its own space, in that we strive to create a point of access and an affirming connection place that is welcoming and safe. PWA PROGRAMS

During our conversation to gain insight Peer Leaders The Peer Leaders Program is advised by Medication Access Program Care Physicians and pharmaceutical Ontario who faces barriers to medica- into Kristyn and Renee’s motivations a committee which fosters a team ap- companies to help people receive tions, it is especially valuable to people for volunteering they described PWA as PWA’s Peer Leaders Program is PWA’s proach to encourage support, respect, PWA, as the largest provider of practi- short-term compassionate access from countries where HIV is endemic ‘pretty amazing’, and I feel confident in newest program and one that embod- collaboration and leadership principles. cal direct support services for people to medical care and medications. It who are engaged in the immigration/ saying that PWA feels exactly the same ies the principal of Greater Involvement Two of the current projects peer leaders living with HIV/AIDS in Canada, and is also provides referrals and advocacy refugee process, are not yet covered way about them! PWA wishes to thank of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GIPA). have undertaken are: Peer support group also the sole provider of a medication to help establish long-term access to by any drug plan and are unable to fi- all our volunteers for their ongoing do- People living with HIV/AIDS who dem- of HIV+ Muslim women and a harm re- access program. People who cannot medical and drug coverage through nance HIV medications privately. nations of time, dedication and passion. onstrate experience, interest and/or skill duction group for HIV+ gay men. + access HIV medications can receive government assistance programs, National Volunteer Week is April 10th-16- in leadership, are given the opportunity help from our Treatment Access Pro- such as the Trillium Drug Program. Thank you to PWA’s pharmaceutical th 2011, we hope all PWA’s volunteers through the Peer Leaders Program to de- Ed Argo, PWA’s Speakers Bureau Coordinator gram through Llewellyn, PWA’s Treat- and health care provider partners for will accept our acknowledgement and sign, implement and evaluate a program facilitates this program. He can be reached at ment Access Coordinator. Through the While the program is available to providing access to life saving and im- appreciation for their continued philan- of their own creation for PWA clients, [email protected] or by calling 416-506- program, PWA works with HIV Primary any person living with HIV/AIDS in proved quality of life medications. + thropy and volunteerism. + while providing support to one another. 1400 ext. 207.