05/06/09 - FFC Hosts Foreign Visitors
Fan Free Clinic's Department of Health Outreach welcomed three visitors on May 6 hosted by the National Association of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) and the Division of Disease Prevention of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) including Dr. Lebelonyane, Director of Primary Health Care Services, Ministry of Local Government (Botswana). Shawn McNulty, Director of Health Outreach, gave the group a tour of Fan Free Clinic including an overview of Health Education and Outreach with a special emphasis on HIV prevention and testing. Fan Free Clinic was grateful for this opportunity to meet Dr. Lebelonyane and provide information and materials that will relate to her work in Botswana.
Shawn McNulty explains how HIV testing data is captured and compiled by FFC Health Outreach staff.
Dr. Lebelonyane is given a tour of Health Outreach, including the inventory of HIV prevention materials and supplies.
Shawn McNulty, Director of Health Outreach, is pictured here with Elaine Martin, Director of HIV Prevention Services, Disvision of Disease Prevention at VDH, and Dr. Lebelonyane.
04/29/09 - Thank you, Anthem/Wellpoint
Anthem volunteers supported Fan Free Clinic by working at the Health and Wellness Fair held here on April 25 as part of Wellpoint's National Community Service Day. This initiative happens on a single weekend in April every year and places Anthem volunteers in non-profit organizations in over 145 cities spanning more than 30 states and the District of Columbia. We are grateful to these wonderful volunteers for their energy and enthusiasm--and for helping us open our doors to more people in need of health care and related services.
04/22/09 - What a supper!
FFC wishes to thank our supporters, volunteers and staff who came toegther on Tuesday, April 21st, for our annual Ride to Provide Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. More than 120 dinners were served, helping us to raise funds that, in turn, allow us to host our annual Ride to Provide cycling fundraiser. We'd also like to thank Joe's Inn, St. Mark's Episcopal Church and Starbucks Coffee in the Fan for supporting our event once again this year. Great fun, great food and great friends - making for a great night. Thanks again!
04/08/09 - Our heartfelt thanks...
On Tuesday evening, March 31, something extraordinary happened. The Fun For a Cause event—“Lighting the torch for community togetherness” was held at The Renaissance Conference Center to benefit Fan Free Clinic. This spectacular event raised $7,500 for Fan Free Clinic but it did even more—it accomplished the mission of lighting the torch for community togetherness. It is estimated that 500 people were there throughout the course of the evening. This extraordinary event was planned and implemented by a dedicated group of individuals in an effort to bring Richmond’s gay community together for a common cause. The Fun for a Cause committee worked tirelessly beginning in December to re-vitalize a concept for the GLBT community to join together and create a positive event while igniting community awareness. The people responsible include the planning committee—Emmett Hickam, Robert Friedline, Charles Dishman, Jonathan Bennett and Kenny Newcomb—and Tommy Waters and the rest of the staff at The Renaissance Conference Center. The performers danced their hearts out—and all their tips were donated to Fan Free Clinic, in addition to numerous cash and in-kind donations that helped make the event a resounding success.
At Fan Free Clinic, identifying need has never been an issue, but ensuring that there are competent and available services for those in need, especially those newly diagnosed with HIV, is a must. Currently, we provide HIV testing services to nearly 2,000 individuals each year. We are extraordinarily grateful to the Fun For A Cause event planning committee for their visionary stance on finding a fun way to bring a community together for a common cause.
The Fan Free Clinic ice sculpture welcomed attendees while adding elegance and drama to a most memorable evening.