From: mldickens@bbn.com (Michael Dickens)
Newsgroups: rec.skate
Subject: Blade for AIDS
Keywords: charity, in-line skating, AIDS, HIV
Date: 30 Sep 92 15:47:46 GMT
Reply-To: mldickens@bbn.com
Organization: BBN Systems and Technologies
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ejon@ll.mit.edu (Eric Jones) writes:
|> 
|> 	I was told that someone from BBN would be posting this info,
|> but I haven't seen it yet so I thought I'd send it along.

Sorry about not posting earlier, but I have two serious deadlines on my
head that are finally over with (well, they are tomorrow, but we're
winding down today :). So here's my variation of the posting:
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I will be skating in the 12-mile event of this fund-raiser. And, yes,
there is an informal race between a number of in-line skaters, including
Mary Beth (see below) and me.

Though the name implies that this is an in-line skating event, I found
out from one of the coordinators that it's only a name. Anyone can
participate, so long as you're non-motorized. There will be lots of
in-line skaters participating. But so long as you go out and get
sponsors, there shouldn't be a problem.

Both Memorial and Storrow Drives will be closed down between the Science
Museum and the Mass Ave bridge. I've been told that this is the first
time in the history of Boston that both sides are closed down at the
same time - not just blocked by traffic.

There are already a few bands signed up to play, and there will be a
in-line demo exhibition by Team Wiley (a Boston based in-line skate team
that is sponsored by Roces, Hyper, and a few other manufacturers).

Thank you in advance for your support of this event.
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The following is quoted or compiled from the Blade for AIDS pledge sheet:
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			     Blade for AIDS

What:	A 4, 8, or 12 mile in-line skate fund-raising event. To benefit
	the Hospice at Mission Hill and the Blade for AIDS, a non-profit
	organization dedicated to the education and prevention of AIDS.

When:	October 24, 1992  (rain date November 7)

Where:	The Hatch Shell on the esplanade on the Charles River in Boston

Who:	You, me, and everyone who's concerned about AIDS, whether or not
	they in-line skate (skates can be rented the day of).

Why:	In-line skating is FUN! And the need for education about AIDS
	and HIV has never been more dire.

How:	On in-line skates, normal skates, shoes, feet, bicycles, or any
	reasonable non-motorized form of transportation.
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"On Saturday, October 24th, 1992 a four-mile In-Line Skate Pledge event
will be held. Registration for the fundraiser begins 9:00 AM, blading at
approximately 10:00. The event will benefit The Hospice at Mission Hill
and Blade for AIDS.

"The Hospice at Mission Hill in Boston enables dying persons with AIDS to
gain comfort and support in their final days.  HMN is the only medicare
certified inpatient hospice in the country for persons with AIDS. You
will have the opportunity to help Hospice of Mission Hill fulfill its
mission of providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to
persons in the latter stages of AIDS.

"Blade for AIDS is a non-profit organization committed to education and
the prevention of AIDS both locally and on a global scale. It's goal is
to educate and inform young adults about the AIDS epidemic and to help
stop the spread of HIV. Founder, Mary Beth Murawski, plans to in-line
skate around the world to increase public awareness, focusing on
prevention and education.

"Please join us on October 24th, 1992, at 9:00 AM at the Hatch Shell.
Enjoy a day of live music and in-line skating on Storrow and Memorial Drive.

"RAIN DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 1992, 9:00 AM

"Please remember to use public transportation to get to the event, thanks!"
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The Blade for AIDS can be reached at:

	Blade for AIDS
	One Fitchburg Place, Suite C 517
	Somerville, MA  02143
	(617) 523-1843

By writing or calling the Blade for AIDS, you can get registration
forms, make a donation, or learn what you can do to help stop to spread
of AIDS and HIV(s).
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DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this posting are entirely my own,
and should not be construed to represent those of my employer.

	MLD