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Volunteers get tied up for a good cause

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Staff Writers
Posted:
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
David Wilkins, Mark Orr, Graeme Browning and Stevie Clayton get wrapped. Photo: Ann-Marie Calilhanna

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A dedicated bunch of hard workers did their bit for this year’s Red Ribbon Day at Paddington RSL on Sunday.

The volunteers churned their way through metre upon metre of ribbon to produce almost 40,000 little ribbons.

“We had about 200 volunteers which averages out at about 200 ribbons per person,” ACON events manager David Wilkins said.

“It was a great effort and a fun day. Many thanks to all the volunteers for contributing to such an outstanding result.

“Thanks also to Carmen Geddit for the shows, DJ Bruce Dixon for the tunes, to The Catering Specialists for the food and to the Paddington RSL for the venue.

“We’re now keen to get more volunteers to sell the ribbons as part of our Red Ribbon Appeal during AIDS Awareness Week in the last week of November.”

info: To register as a red ribbon seller phone Alberto on 9206 2024 or aduran@acon.org.au.

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    1 December 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Volunteer to sell ribbons, or come along to the many events that will be held to remember whose have died, and raise money to support those living with HIV/AIDS.
    www.worldaidsdaynsw.org.au

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    A World Aids Day remembrance mass for gay Catholics and their friends and families will be held on Friday 28 November, 8pm at St Canice's Catholic Church in Kings Cross.
    www.gaycatholic.com.au

  • GAMMA

    GAMMA, a support group for married men who have sex with men, meets in secure confidential and non-sexual surroundings at the ACON building, 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8pm. There is also a support line, Monday-Friday 6-10 pm, on 9267 4000.
    www.gamma.org.au

  • GAY BUSINESS

    The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association hosts Lemons With a Twist on the first Friday of each month and Fruits in Suits on the third Thursday of each month, at Slide.
    www.sglba.com.au

  • QUEERSCREEN

    Lovers of gay cinema are encouraged to become a member of Queerscreen, Sydney’s premier gay and lesbian film festival body.
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