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Don't miss the AIDS Foundation Chicago Fashion Statement this Thursday at the "Make a Statement: Design for the Cure" event at the River East Art Center.

The city’s hottest advocates and fashionistas will work the runway Thursday, May 7 to fight HIV and AIDS and encourage young Chicagoans to know their HIV status at the 3rd annual Make a Statement: Design for the Cure, the signature event of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s Junior Board. This high-energy fashion show and cocktail event will be hosted by designer and radio personality Heidi Hess.

HIV-positive fashion designer and former “Project Runway” contestant Jack Mackenroth will participate in this year’s event to discuss his experience living with HIV for more than 20 years as well as his latest project, a national initiative called Living Positive by Design (LPBD).  LPBD is an HIV and AIDS education campaign sponsored by Merck & Co., Inc. that aims to combat the stigma associated with HIV and highlights the importance for people living with HIV to have a positive outlook on life while effectively managing their disease.

• What: Make a Statement: Design for the Cure
• When: Thursday, May 7, 7-10PM
• Where: River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St
• How Much: $65
• Purchase Tickets Online