A Community Event to Tackle HIV/AIDS Stigma & Spread Awareness
Fri, Mar 01
|Channing Memorial Church
A play reading and panel discussion focused on AIDS/HIV education. The play, titled "262 Stones," was written by Channing member Gayle Hanrahan. The story takes place in 1981, when the "gay plague" first appeared.
Time & Location
Mar 01, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St, Newport, RI 02840, USA
About the event
A play reading and panel discussion focused on AIDS/HIV education. The play, titled "262 Stones," was written by Channing member Gayle Hanrahan. The story takes place in 1981, when the "gay plague" first appeared. A young man is dying alone in a hospital room when a visit from a stranger changes everything. The panel discussion that follows will focus on the current state of HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment. Speakers are David Martins, AIDS Project RI and Stephen Hogan, AIDS CARE Ocean State. Q&A will follow. Rodney Davis from the United Way and Pride RI will be moderator for the evening.$10 suggested donation. For more information contact the church office at 401-846-0643 or office@channingchurch.org