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Special Guest Speaker Toni Epperson, Hosted by Singer/Songwriter Monique TaChae

Special to The Truth

In recognition of the 12th annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, 2017, local singer and women's advocate, Monique TaChae will be hosting an HIV/Aids event to bring women together to help raise awareness of HIV/Aids in Women and Girls. To shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls, every year on March 10, and throughout the month of March, national and community organizations come together to show support for women and girls impacted by HIV and AIDS.

 

According to Lucas County HIV/Aids statistics, HIV infections among Lucas County women and girls continue to decrease. The Toledo Health Department encourages women and teenage girls in Toledo to learn about the risks of HIV/AIDS and take action to protect their health, including getting tested for HIV. Jerry Kerr, HIV/STD Prevention Coordinator of Toledo-Lucas County Health Department said this is the time to keep up the HIV awareness in order to continue to have the lowest HIV infection rate for women and girls in all of Ohio.

The NWGHAAD event program includes special guest speaker Toni Epperson sharing her son's journey who battled with HIV, resource information about HIV/Aids, music and entertainment from Monique TaChae, local Saxophonist Charlotte, Beacon Dance ministry and many other local talents.

Other community volunteers include Young Women of Excellence (YWOE), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, Toledo Pregnancy Center and The Kitchen Salon. The event will be held at Beacon International Church (Time Square Dinner Theater), 1664 W. Bancroft Street on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Today, about one in four people living with HIV in the United States is female. Only about half of women living with HIV are getting care, and only four in 10 of them have the virus under control. The National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) wants to empower women and girls to make the best choices when it comes to sex. Abstinence is the surest way to avoid HIV, but if you decide to have sex, there are simple, effective steps to protect yourself and others from HIV.

"Through music, my ultimate goal is to uplift and strengthen women, young and old," said Monique TaChae. The local singer has a fan base called BRATS which stemmed from being constantly told that she favors the American fashion Bratz doll that she transformed into something uniquely positive. BRATS is the acronym for Be Real And True to Self, encouraging confidence, integrity and truth of who you are no matter what others think.

"If you have a friend who is sexually active, don't be afraid to grab them and go get tested together. You truly know yourself when you know your status," she said. Women face unique HIV risks and challenges that can prevent them from getting needed care and treatment. Addressing these issues remains critical to achieving an HIV- and AIDS-free generation.

 For more information, contact event organizer Monique TaChae,
419-215-4373, moniquetachae@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/events/264548490641929/

 
   
   


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