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WNCAP, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project is dedicated to preventing new cases of HIV/AIDS and promoting self-sufficiency in people living with AIDS through client support, prevention services, education, and advocacy. They have a lot of great events coming up, including hosting the Nobel Peace Prize nominated NAMES PROJECT AIDS Memorial Quilt. The quilt was also subject of the Academy Award winning documentary, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt.
Make sure to come to the reveal party on Monday, November 23 at 6pm where co-founder of the NAMES PROJECT Mike Smith will speak. There will also be musical performances, and a new quilt panel induction ceremony.
- World AIDS Day
- Tuesday, December 1
- Celebration of Life Gala
- Asheville Renaissance Hotel
- 7pm - 9pm
They will send off the exhibit with a gala in the ballroom featuring local Diva Kat Williams, who will perform several songs, along with many other great local talents.
For more information about either event, the NAMES PROJECT AIDS Memorial Quilt, or for more information or assistance from WNCAP, you can visit their website at wncap.org. You can also give them a call at 828.252.7489, or 1.800.346.3731.
