Photos: Party raises funds for Walk for Life
QSanAntonio.com, September 12, 2011

The San Antonio AIDS Foundation's Walk for Life was the beneficiary of the first annual Cocktails Under the Stars held on September 10 at a beautiful private residence on the far North Side.

The event, organized by SAAF's board vice president Miguel Sepulveda, featured plentiful food and cocktails and a special performance by singer Mallorie who also autographed copies of her latest CD.

Sepulveda says he thanks to all who attended the event and added that he hopes to make it an annual event.

"We raised $2000.00 that night for the Walk for Life," says Sepulveda. "Thanks again to Alan Beckstead, Danny Lerma, Steve Annala for lending your amazing home. Thank you Regina Villalobos and Gabriel Rosas for your leadership that night."

Citi rally kicks off Walk for Life fundraising
QSanAntonio.com, August 11, 2011

Employees of the Citi call center located on San Antonio's far West Side held a rally on August 10 to kick off their fundraising efforts for the San Antonio AIDS Foundation's Walk for Life which this year is slated for September 17 at Woodlawn Lake Park.

In the five years since it began its participation, Citi, through the efforts of its employee teams and it's event sponsorship has become the biggest single contributor to the annual Walk for Life. Last year their contribution was $18,000. This year's goal is $25,000.

At the rally, Citi employees were encouraged to join one of the 18 employee teams that have been organized to participate in the Walk. Citi Site President Norman Wright told employees at the rally that AIDS affects everyone and encouraged participation in Citi's fundraising efforts.

Another tactic being used by Citi to help raise funds for the Walk are wardrobe coupons which employees can purchase. The coupons allow Citi workers to wear Bermuda shorts to work on Fridays during the summer.

Citi also used the rally as an occasion to present SAAF with a check for $5,000 earmarked for the agency's transitional housing program.

“Citi has been remarkably supportive of the San Antonio AIDS Foundation. We feel that their participation helps build awareness of HIV to a broader community,” says SAAF's Executive Director David Ewell. “Citi’s connection to its employees and the community is exemplary. We are fortunate to have them in our corner.”

The Walk for Life begins at 8:30 a.m. on September 17 at Woodlawn Lake Park with registration and submission of collected donations. The Walk begins at around 9:30 a.m. and takes about an hour and a half to complete. The event concludes with a closing ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Those interested in participating can get all the necessary information and forms at WalkForLifeSA.com.

Citi's 2010 Walk for Life team members.

A sister's memory spurs Crystal Stone's fundraiser
QSanAntonio.com, July 19, 2011
Crystal Stone remembers back to 1991 when she participated in her first AIDS walk in her hometown of Philadelphia. “I told myself to get involved in something and not wait for it to hit home and then get involved. I walked, made some friends and shed some tears and we raised a lot of money for HIV/AIDS,” she says.

Screening of AIDS documentary to mark SAAF's 25th anniversary
QSanAntonio.com, July 23, 2011
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation is sponsoring the local premiere of the documentary, "We Were Here," to mark the agency's 25th anniversary. The film, an official selection at this year's Sundance Film Festival, takes a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco 30 years ago.