Please read this message from our board. We wish you all health and peace during these times and encourage folks to practice social distancing guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19. We are in this together! [from_thumb]...
Here’s further proof that our friends from MVP Photo Booth can turn any event into a good time! [from_thumb]...
Outstanding information about COVID-19 and HIV from our partners at HIV Prevention & Education Co-op. National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) | CDC Learn more about the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP). [from_thumb]...
Thanks to the magic of Zoom Video, AIDS Walk of OKC is planning for life after self-quarantine. Is it June 4th yet? zoom.us [from_thumb]...
Don't let loss of work or quarantine be the reason you don't take care of your sexual health. Can't access the free condoms/lube we provide in the bars? The Oklahoma State Department of Health can deliver them to you discretely and free of charge. Call......
Compared with the general population, people with compromised immunity are at higher risk of contracting the new coronavirus and developing more serious COVID-19 illness. The HIV population is aging, and nearly half are over 50. Those with low CD4 T-cell counts, indicating advanced immune suppression,......
🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺 Dust off your grass skirts and get ready to “lei” the night away at this year’s AIDS Walk OKC Red Rooftop Rendezvous! You’re gonna want VIP… tickets go on sale SOON!! STAY TUNED!! 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸 [from_thumb]...
I’ve complied some big events to add on your calendar. Save the dates for the following! • Giving you big notice on this because it sells out every year. Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum’s Oklahoma Born & Brewed is Friday, August 21!......
We’re busy planning for this years AIDS Walk at our home away from home. Stay tuned for exciting announcements about this year’s walk on September 20th! [from_thumb]...
Love is about joy, so is PrEP. Learn more: GetYourPrep.com [from_thumb]...
AIDS Walk of OKC is looking for dedicated members to join our efforts and further our mission! We are accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on our AIDS Walk planning committee or as board member. Complete our survey to tell us a little more......
#PrEP is a step towards ending the #HIV epidemic and the #ReadySetPrEP program bring us closer to a future without HIV. Learn more at GetYourPrEP.com [from_thumb]...
African Americans represent 13% of the US population (2017), 42% of people living with HIV (2016) and 44% of all new HIV diagnoses (2017). The national 2020 theme is “We’re in This, Together” and OACF is on a mission to fight for all Oklahoman’s impacted......
Read a blog post in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Day: “Black Communities: Facing HIV Together by Harold J. Phillips the Senior HIV Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of Ending the HIV Epidemic. http://ow.ly/254450yfPnQ Black Communities: Facing HIV Together For African Americans, HIV awareness is......
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is this Friday! Use the hashtag #NBHAAD to follow along and join the activities and celebrations. We’re in This, Together. Learn more: http://ow.ly/HkoV50yeGHh [from_thumb]...
Today is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a reminder to #StartTalkingHIV in our community. There are more HIV prevention options than ever before. National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)'s Executive Director David Johns encourages us to consider using PrEP, which minimizes the risk of HIV......
RAIN Oklahoma in TheBody.com today. Organizations making it possible to continue our work include; the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, private foundations and individual donor support. Oklahoma HIV Service Providers......
Why are so many long-term survivors living in poverty? Because we tend to forget that some people diagnosed before the treatment drugs were released still contend with the psychological and financial toll of having spent much of their youth expecting to die. Many didn’t finish......
In honor of Mental Wellness Month, HIV.gov is sharing tips on how to live healthfully, both mentally and physically. Today’s tip: daily exercise can help boost your mood and manage symptoms of depression. Run. Dance. Walk. Play. What’s Your Move? Learn more more ways to......
Have you heard? You may be able to get #PrEP medication at no cost through the #ReadySetPrEP program if you qualify. Find out at: GetYourPrEP.com [from_thumb]...
HIV transmissions drop 71% among gay and bisexual men thanks to PrEP pill The government has been criticised for so far refusing to fully offer the drug in England. [from_thumb]...
Our AIDS Walk OKC board retreat was this weekend, and we’re excited about what’s in store for 2020! Stay tuned to find out more! [from_thumb]...
SAVE THE DATE!!! AIDS WALK 2020 IS SEPTEMBER 20, 2020!!SAVE THE DATE!!! AIDS WALK 2020 IS SEPTEMBER 20, 2020!! [from_thumb]...
We are so proud of and thankful for Jeremy! ❤️ [from_thumb]...
Looking for another way to participate in World AIDS Day activities and give back to the community? Consider “WE ARE FAMILIA” On December 6th, our We Are Familia night is back! ACLU of Oklahoma, Dream Action Oklahoma, Freedom Oklahoma, now joining forces with Other Options,......
Congratulations to our 2020 grant recipients! Thank you to the friends and family who joined us this evening to honor World AIDS Day and these amazing organizations! ❤️ LCDA Winds House Other Options Guiding Right, Inc [from_thumb]...
Don't forget #WorldAIDSDay is this Sunday, December 1st. Looking for ways to get engaged in OKC? Here are a few of the events happening around town: AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City, Inc. Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund World AIDS Day OKC Want to make a big......
Did you know?: World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. In addition,......
Join us for our World AIDS Day Grant Award Reception! [from_thumb]...
The grant application for 2020 is posted on our website. www.aidswalkokc.org AIDS Walk OKC | Continuing the homage to the 1969 Stonewall riots, this year’s theme is “Everyday People” in honor of the hit song from Sly and the Family Stone. [from_thumb]...
These guys are the best in the business! Thanks for coming out to support the AIDS Walk! [from_thumb]...
We’re here! AIDS Walk OKC 2019. Walk kicks off at 2pm! [from_thumb]...
Several of our Board members out on @39thstdistrictokc last night reminding you all that AIDS Walk OKC is tomorrow, Sunday beginning at noon! We hope to see you there!! A special thanks to those who gave us a shout out and allowed us to hand......
Watch for Board members out and about tonight. Get a past year shirt for a donation. [from_thumb]...
Know your status!!!! Free testing at AIDS Walk this Sunday!!!! [from_thumb]...
We want to say thank you to David Templeton for the design of the t-shirt and poster!!! [from_thumb]...
Looking for a few more entertainers on Sunday. Message us here if interested!!!!Looking for a few more entertainers on Sunday. Message us here if interested!!!! [from_thumb]...
Going to AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City, Inc.? Need a FREE HIV test? Stop by our booth between 11:00am-2:00pm this Sunday, September 29th at the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market. [from_thumb]...
We are extra excited to announce Councilman James Cooper as the Grand Marshall of the 2020 AIDS Walk!!!We are extra excited to announce Councilman James Cooper as the Grand Marshall of the 2020 AIDS Walk!!! [from_thumb]...
The 2019 AIDS Walk is this Sunday! There’s still time to register for the walk, and vendor spaces are still available! If you’d like to participate, please visit our website aidswalkokc.org to sign up. We’d love to have you! [from_thumb]...
We are excited to announce our host and emcee for the 2019 AIDS Walk is none other than Shantel Mandalay!!!!We are excited to announce our host and emcee for the 2019 AIDS Walk is none other than Shantel Mandalay!!!! [from_thumb]...
The 2019 AIDS Walk is September 29th, and vendor spaces are still available! Tables are free of charge for non-profits and only require a small donation from for-profit vendors. This is a great way for your organization to show support for the community and to......
Do you want to stay up to date on the latest news and events with AIDS Walk? Stay connected by joining our newsletter! https://aidswalkokc.org/stay-connected/ [from_thumb]...
The 2019 AIDS Walk is upon us! Come support a great cause, and hang out with me! This is an event you do not want to miss. [from_thumb]...
We are just a few short weeks away from the big event! We are so excited to see you all there! Pre-register for the walk today! [from_thumb]...
Have you registered for the 2019 AIDS Walk of OKC yet? You can join a team, register a new team, or as an individual at. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎗🎗🎗 https://www.firstgiving.com/event/aidswalkokc/testevent [from_thumb]...
Join us September 29th at @okcfarmersmarket! Festival starts at 12pm Walk begins at 2pm. Register your teams at https://www.firstgiving.com/event/aidswalkokc/testevent [from_thumb]...
Mary Arbuckle, director of Other Options, Inc. Friends Food Pantry, discusses her life, career, and enduring a near-death experience that helped her empathize more with her clients affected by HIV and AIDS. Food pantry chief sustains mom’s legacy of serving HIV/AIDS community AUG 18, 2019......
Walk registration is live!! Register for the walk today!! There is no cost to register, although walkers and teams are encouraged to raise funds. Individuals raising $50 or more will receive a FREE t-shirt! Additional prizes will be awarded for: Top money raised by a......
Walkers wanted!! Get a FREE t-shirt!!! Register before June 10 to guarantee shirt size!! [from_thumb]...
Come Party Like It’s 1969 with AIDS Walk of OKC tonight! Doors open at 7pm for general admission! Tickets $50 at the door!! [from_thumb]...
Looks like we’ll have a great weather for tonight’s Red Rooftop party! [from_thumb]...
Tickets…even some VIP will be available at the door tonight!!! [from_thumb]...
Only 20 minutes left for presale!!! Tickets will be available at the door!!! [from_thumb]...
Have you got your tickets yet??? 24 days!! About the venue!!! https://youtu.be/U2X8dITPNa8 [from_thumb]...
So excited to have MVP Photo Booth back for this event. Get your tickets today!!! [from_thumb]...
Please welcome Marcus Whitworth to the AIDS Walk Board of Directors!!! [from_thumb]...
Want to help plan the 2019 AIDS Walk? Meet at Partners at 6pm tonight. Thank you to John David Stinson-McAffrey and Al McAffrey for letting us meet there!!! [from_thumb]...
ATTENTION DESIGNERS!! We are looking for someone to design our t-shirt and posters!! Submit to [email protected] Design needs to have our logo, the event theme (Everyday People). Looking for kind of retro looking design with this being the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Contest begins today!!......
April 10th is National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day. Over the last 10 years, the percentage of students who ever had sex has declined, but so has condom use. This puts more youth at risk for HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy. We must demand......
People with HIV still face stigma daily. Ryan White opened many eyes and hearts to this disease. Help us continue to Stomp our Stigma by educating yourself and knowing your status!! Today in 1990, Ryan White died of AIDS at just 18. Ryan became a......
Check this out from The Winds House…one of the organizations we support with money raised. [from_thumb]...
Are you interested in being part of this amazing board? Please contact Verna Meadows, President, Nathan Watson, Vice President, Maria Mancebo, Secretary, Lisa Escalon Treasurer of any of the following board members..Stan Barta, Elysabeth Britt, Ryan Canady, Michael Clark, Cameron Collins, Jeremy Crites, or Lisa......
AIDS Walk of OKC would like to welcome Elysabeth Britt to our board of directors!!! [from_thumb]...
Smart info to have!!! As #NationalCondomWeek comes to a close, we don’t want any broken hearts or broken condoms. Do you know how to effectively put on a condom? Planned Parenthood shows us exactly how it’s done: https://youtu.be/EdSq2HB7jqU [from_thumb]...
White House Plan To Stop HIV Faces A Tough Road In Oklahoma Trump's plan includes a focus on fighting HIV in the rural Midwest and South. But there are doubts in Oklahoma, where the state's uninsured rate and stigmatization of HIV are high. [from_thumb]...
PrEP gives you an opportunity to protect yourself AND others. #StartTalkingHIV and #StartTalkingPrEP like Karamo. Shared from Start Talking. Stop HIV. PrEP gives you an opportunity to protect yourself AND others. #StartTalkingHIV and #StartTalkingPrEP like Karamo. [from_thumb]...
When we join “Together for Love,” we stop HIV stigma and empower people in our community to seek treatment. We make our churches, schools, and households healthier and more supportive spaces. That’s how we make change. #NBHAAD #HIV #HIVStigma #StopHIVStigma [from_thumb]...
We’re joining “Together for Love,” because, when we do, we stop HIV stigma and help empower people to get tested and seek treatment. www.cdc.gov/together #NBHAAD Video originally shared from National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day On the 30th Anniversary of World AIDS Day we......
Know your status!!! Know your status. Get Tested. [from_thumb]...
Come join us at Other Options for a reception honoring the 2019 Grant Recipients. Appetizers and beer and wine will be provided. [from_thumb]...
Come join us at Other Options for a reception honoring the 2019 Grant Recipients. Appetizers and beer and wine will be provided. [from_thumb]...
Come join us at Other Options for a reception honoring the 2019 Grant Recipients. Appetizers and beer and wine will be provided. [from_thumb]...
Come join us at Other Options for a reception honoring the 2019 Grant Recipients. Appetizers and beer and wine will be provided. [from_thumb]...
Come join us at Other Options for a reception honoring the 2019 Grant Recipients. Appetizers and beer and wine will be provided. [from_thumb]...
Reminder!! Grant applications must be postmarked on or before 10/31/2018 [from_thumb]...
Check it out!: Oklahoma State Department of Health recently updated their list of current PrEP Providers in OK or near OK state lines. [from_thumb]...
The 2019 RFP (grant application) is located on our Facebook page. All applications are due to be postmarked by 10/31/2018. [from_thumb]...
After a fun filled weekend, we want to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out Sunday in support of the 2018 AIDS Walk of OKC and to help us #STOMPOUTSTIGMA!!! A special thank you to all of our sponsors, entertainers, volunteers who make the......
AIDS Walk OKC #stompoutstigma [from_thumb]...
AIDS Walk OKC #stompoutstigma [from_thumb]...
AIDS Walk OKC 2018! #stompoutstigma [from_thumb]...
AIDS Walk OKC 2018!!! Come to the OKC Farmers Public Market. Step off is at 2pm! [from_thumb]...
Don’t forget we have free confidential HIV testing here at AIDS Walk OKC! #knowyourstatus get to OKC Farmers Public Market! Step off at 2pm! [from_thumb]...
Tomorrow is the day to come out to the OKC Farmers Market for the 2018 Oklahoma City AIDS Walk!!! Fabulous Entertainment from noon-2pm, an assortment of vendors, delicious food by Loaded Bowl and Happy Happy Dumpling, yummy Zebra Snow cones, a full bar and the......
For those who have PRE-registered for the RED Run- 5k or 10k, your race packets will be available for pickup Saturday, September 22nd at Red Coyote between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Otherwise, all runners can pickup morning of the run! [from_thumb]...
For those who have PRE-registered, your race packets will be available for pickup Saturday, September 22nd at Red Coyote between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Otherwise, all runners can pickup morning of the run! [from_thumb]...
What a beautiful route! Have you registered for the RED Run, yet? RED Run Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-5k-red-run-and-2nd-annual-10k-tickets-46916081262?aff=efbeventtix 5k and 10k Map! [from_thumb]...