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May 5, 2005

AIDS Watch 2005

AIDS Watch is an annual event that brings together HIV/AIDS consumers from across the country. Consumers meet with their elected officials and speak with them about the HIV/AIDS issues in their home state. This year saw increased commitment from New England HIV/AIDS consumers. In addition to eight consumers from Massachusetts, three consumers each from New Hampshire and Maine traveled to Washington DC and had meetings with all members of their state's congressional delegations and both of their senators. AIDS Watch culminated on May 5, 2005 with a march from the Navy Memorial and a rally at the White House.

Members of the Massachusetts AIDS Watch delegation during the Members of the Massachusetts AIDS Watch Delegation during the Members of the Massachusetts AIDS Watch delegation during the John Ruiz (DPH) and Matt Noyes (AIDS Housing Corporation) with Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA). Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) with Noel and Ron. Emily Bonfaci (NAHC Policy Assistant), Nancy Bernstein (NAHC Executive Director), Gina Quattroch (NAHC Board Member) and Joe Carleo (NAHC Board Vice President, and Executive Director of the AIDS Housing Corporation) in front of the White House. Congressman Charlie Bass (R-NH) with France, Richard, and Ron. Richard with shoes. Some of the 8,500 pairs of shoes placed in front of the White House. Return to Archive 2005