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Conversation Series is part of Foundation’s onePULSE Academy, which is committed to positively impact change at the individual, group and community levels“The three films allow the audience to see the humanity of trans people,” said Dr. Earl Mowatt, vice president of education for onePULSE Foundation. “Whether you are straight, gay lesbian, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, or anywhere in between, this presentation is a great opportunity for you to learn more about a community who is often misunderstood.”
Mowatt is co-facilitating the panel discussion with Nikole Parker, director of transgender equality for Equality Florida. The panelists include: Angela Denk, mom of a transgender son and former partner of a transgender woman; Angelica Jones/Sanchez, LGBTQ+ advocate, entertainer and Pulse survivor; Brita Jackson, president/owner of Arquette Model Agency; and Jaime Jara, high school educator and mom of a transgender daughter.
To RSVP for The Transgender Experience, please select this link: Conversation Series - The Transgender Experience
About onePULSE Foundation
onePULSE Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated to manage the design and construction of the permanent national memorial and museum dedicated to the PULSE tragedy.
onePULSE’s mission is to create and support a national memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, educational programs that open eyes and legacy scholarships that open doors. Its vision is to establish a sanctuary of healing and a beacon of hope by memorializing the lives taken, the lives saved, and all the lives affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy of June 12, 2016 – ensuring Pulse’s legacy of love lives on forever. For more information, visit https://onePULSEfoundation.org/.
Tempe-based FABRIC, a nonprofit sustainable fashion incubator and design studio, will repurpose and recycle the donated denim and host a fashion show at Tempe Marketplace on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. Four Peaks is also partnering with StartLine Racing and Bar Louie to host the Kilt Chaser event.
The first 300 kilt-donning runners to complete the 1K race will receive a medal. Prizes will also be awarded to first, second and third-place male and female winners as well as fun categories, such as “Who Wore It Best” and “Best Style.” After the race, Four Peaks will host a big party at Bar Louie, a popular gastrobar in Tempe Marketplace that serves delicious food and Four Peaks’ flagship Kilt Lifter Scottish-style ale.
Four Peaks’ Culture Brand Manager Erin Schultz said the brewery has always been passionate about protecting the environment. It’s a key reason the brewery adopted the Four Peaks Wilderness area and organizes revegetation and trail-cleaning events throughout the state.
“This year, we saw a great opportunity to educate the public about the environmental impact of denim,” Schultz said. “Many people don’t realize that the production of jeans and the dyes used to create them are polluting our waterways. There’s also a lot of waste. One pair of jeans could require up to eight gallons of water, which is the equivalent of three days of water usage for an average household.”
Four Peaks decided to enlist the help of FABRIC Tempe, a nonprofit that provides apparel entrepreneurs with training, guidance, innovative industry resources, and access to no-minimum and on-demand manufacturing, so they can build sustainable fashion businesses domestically.
“Our hope with this year’s Kilt Chaser Fun Run is to educate the public about denim pollution and provide options for more sustainable apparel. For example, some companies are modifying their productions of jeans, using organic cotton, natural dyes, and natural or recycled materials for buttons and rivets,” Shultz said.
The registration fee is $30, with a portion of proceeds benefitting FABRIC Tempe.For more information or to register, visit www.fourpeaks.com.
Four Peaks has been a great ally to the LGBTQ community of Arizona.
Who: Four Peaks Brewery and FABRIC Tempe, with supporting sponsors StartLine Racing and Bar Louie
What: 2022 Four Peaks Kilt Chaser Fun Run (1K)-Participants will donate their denim for a kilt before running the race. FABRIC Tempe will repurpose and recycle the donated denim and host a fashion show on Earth Day (April 22) at Tempe Marketplace.
Where: Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, in Tempe
When: Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m.Four Peaks and Bar Louie will host an after-race party starting at 11 a.m.
Why: To celebrate Four Peaks’ 25th Anniversary and bring attention to how denim adversely impacts the environment.
Registration: $30 fee; a portion of proceeds with benefit the nonprofit FABRIC Tempe.
Contact: www.fourpeaks.com or email Kasey@fourpeaks.com.
About Four Peaks Brewing Co.
Based in Tempe, Arizona, Four Peaks Brewing Co. has helped define craft beer in the Southwest since its founding in 1996. Four Peaks’ hometown pride and heritage are at the heart of their pubs in Tempe and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Their brewers are committed to creating exceptional beers meant to be shared and have 24 combined medals at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup to show for it. Anchored by the flagship Kilt Lifter Scottish-style ale, Four Peaks brands are currently available in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Hawaii, Texas, California, Colorado, and Utah. Visit www.fourpeaks.com for more details.
AIDS Walk Arizona and 5K Fun Run, the largest gathering in Arizona to support people living with HIV and raise community awareness, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe.
AIDS Walk Arizona and 5K Fun RunRSVP Photography
Quick Facts:
- AIDS Walk registration tent, presented by Gilead, highlighting their product, Bitkarvy, and the vendor village open at 1 p.m.
- The walk and run will start at 3 p.m.
- Information and registration forms can be found at www.aidswalkaz.org.
- Registration fees are $20 for students, $35 for individual walkers, $35 for virtual walkers and $45 for runners. Fees include an AIDS Walk shirt and sponsor swag.
- Registration for PAWS for the Cause, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, The Vodka for Dog People, for walkers bringing their dogs, is $10 and includes a PAWS for the Cause bandana.
- KIDS for the Cause (12 and under) can participate for free, but registration is required and they must be accompanied by an adult. Registration includes and AIDS Walk shirt and Kids for the Cause swag from the AIDS Walk vendor village.
Regina Gazelle Wells, who overcame serious struggles with substance abuse to become a committed trans activist and advocate for trans individuals affected by homelessness, substance abuse and HIV, and Elijah Palles, whose drag stage name is Eddie Broadway and is Mr. Trans USA 2020, are the AIDS Walk Arizona & 5K Fun Run co-chairs.
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AIDS Walk Arizona has already raised nearly $130,000 toward its $200,000 goal. All proceeds benefit Aunt Rita’s Foundation’s 14 community partner agencies providing critical HIV services including testing, treatment, behavioral health, housing and prevention, among others.
Participants interested in creating a team or individuals interested in supporting a fundraiser or a participating team, can find details, instructions and information on the website.
For more information about AIDS Walk Arizona and 5K Fun Run, visit www.aidswalkaz.org. For more information about Aunt Rita’s Foundation, visit www.auntritas.org.
About Aunt Rita’s Foundation
In our mission to end HIV in Arizona, that quietly began 35 years ago with our first fundraising bake sale, Aunt Rita’s Foundation has granted more than $2 million to 14 partner agencies and continues developing innovative gap-filling educational and HIV prevention and testing programs that complement and support existing critical community-based resources. Partner agencies include The Bill Holt Clinic at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, CAN Community Health, Chicanos Por La Causa Luces Program, Ebony House, HEAL International, HIV Care Directions, Joshua Tree Feeding Program, McDowell Healthcare Clinic, Native Health, one n ten, Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Southwest Center and Terros Health. Aunt Rita’s distributes free Home HIV Test Kits through GetTestedAz.org and provides vouchers for confidential HIV and syphilis tests at 100 Safeway stores and Sonora Quest locations statewide. Aunt Rita’s also created the HIV and Aging Initiative to provide the rapidly aging HIV-positive community with specialized support. Aunt Rita’s signature fund-raising events are AIDS Walk Arizona, Picnic in the Park and RED is the Night. Aunt Rita’s Foundation also works to increase awareness and education about HIV/AIDS statewide through HIVAZ.ORG. For more information, visit www.auntritas.org or call (602) 882-8675.