Events

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APO hosts several annual events, either specifically for clients or for clients and the public. Click on the name of one of the events below to read more.

Ozarks Red Ribbon Ride

The Red Ribbon Ride, held at Galloway Station in Springfield, MO, is devoted to raising funds for those living with HIV/AIDS in Southwest Missouri. Since 2004, this has been an annual event, hosted by AIDS Project of the Ozarks.

The 2009 Red Ribbon Ride was held on, May 16th, 2009 at Galloway Station Bar and Grill.  Please check the bike ride website for more details. www.ozarksredribbonride.org 

 

National HIV/AIDS Testing Day

June 27th is  National HIV/AIDS Testing Day. Each year for National Testing Day APO plans several events and press conferences to raise awareness to the community about the need for education and testing. 

Last year we opened our doors to walk-in testing all day long.

This year we offered  walk-in testing on Saturday June 27th for National HIV/AIDS Testing Day at AIDS Project of the Ozarks all day and then again that night at APO After Dark 


Client Retreat

 The Client Retreat is an event held every fall for our clients. The retreat is an invaluable time for clients to find support and friendships among their peers; and for staff and clients to spend time together in a more relaxed environment.

AIDSWALK

Thank you to all who participated in our 15th annual AIDSWALK. We had 200 participants and raised an amazing $23,000!

Events like the AIDSWALK really epitomize why Southwest Missouri is the best place to live. Friends, family, neighbors, and churches are always willing to come together to make a difference, and we are honored to be a part of this community.  

We added a costumed doggie parade to this  year's event, and were delighted by the creativity and participation.

 
We would like to say a special thank you to M.A.C. cosmetics for working so hard to spread the word about the event and for raising nearly $6,000 for the AIDSWALK!! We would also like to thank The musical guests The Garbonzos and Downtown Papa Brown   for giving the gift of music to our event.
 

 

World AIDS DAY

The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention. Since then, it has been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world.

For APO, every day is world AIDS day, however on December 1st each year, we join forces with the rest of the world to raise awareness, celebrate life, and remember those who have died from this pandemic.

For World AIDS Day 2009, we will have an assortment of activities to mark the day. Here is a brief rundown of what the day will hold.

  1. Outreach and testing at both MSU and Drury university
  2. Candlelight vigil on the square in Springfield from 5:30-6:30pm
  3. National AIDS quilt panel viewing at APO After Dark (303 Park Central West, Springfield) immediately following the vigil.

Please contact Marlin Martin for more information 417-881-1900