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DIFFA marks World AIDS Day with fest
2017-12-05
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Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS/Chicago ( DIFFA/Chicago ) presented its inaugural World AIDS Day benefit, the STAND UP FOR RED Indoor Street Fest.
Host sponsor Center on Halsted received a portion of the proceeds from the event.
The event showcased DIFFA/Chicago's Excellence in Care Award grantees as well as a an advocacy/education exhibit from #PrEP4Love and a special interactive exhibit called "Life: Fight: Love" that featured former board member Jim Petrakis.
Fest co-chairs were Jennifer McCord Crestodina and J.T. Garofalo. Sponsors included Windy City Times, Leopardo Companies, Corporate Concepts, Henricksen, Holly Hunt, Skender Construction and Interior Investments.
For more information, visit DIFFAChicago.com .
Photos courtesy of Doves Photography |
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