Mayor Ralph Becker will illuminate Salt Lake City and County building in (RED) on December 1st as Salt Lake City Joins (RED) major cities across the US to raise awareness and funds to Help Eliminate AIDS in Africa.
The illumination will follow a special proclamation by the mayor as well as music and hot beverages for attendees. Salt Lake City is one of several major cities that will join (RED) in an effort to promote awareness and raise funds to help fight the AIDS epidemic in Africa, the region hardest hit by the disease globally, by lighting their most distinctive landmarks in red. Other cities participating in the December 1st display include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Baltimore, St. Louis, Columbus, Pittsburgh and Providence.
In addition to the landmark lightings, (RED) partners including Starbucks, the Gap and Dell will make special added contributions to the Global Fund from purchases made on and during the week of World AIDS Day. Starbucks will contribute 5 cents for every handcrafted beverage purchased in participating U.S. and Canada stores on December 1; the Gap will contribute 1% of all revenue generated in every store across the country on December 1; and Dell will be doubling their contributions on (PRODUCT) RED™ items for the full week of November 26 - December 2.
Since its launch in 2006, (RED) partners and events have generated $140 million for the Global Fund, supporting AIDS programs in Africa that have reached more than 4 million people with testing, counseling, medication and services. For more information on (RED), please visit www.joinred.com.
WHAT: Salt Lake City and County Building Illuminated in (RED) for World AIDS Day
WHEN: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Proclamation by Mayor Becker at 6:10 PM
Building Illumination at 6:15 PM
WHERE: Salt Lake City & County Building, Salt Lake City
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