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. PFLAG Canada - YOrk Region , 333 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2R5 1.888.780.0724 ext 120 or 905.780.0491 ext 120 www.pflagyork.oa pflagyork@yahoo.ca (Between Bayview Ave Yongc St _* blocks North of Major MacKenzie) Tuesday November 23rd - 7:30 PM. St Matthews United Church 333 Crosby Ave - Richmond Hill Speaker: Marilyn Byers The Journey of PF LAG Canada - York Region 1996 â€" 2010 Question Answer Session YORK REGION All are Welcome - Bring a Friend Free Snacks Refreshments For Further Information Call Marilyn 647.347.1202 Presentation Support Resources, Grants, Events November Meeting Give a Day to World AIDS was founded by Dr. Philpott in 2004 when she asked her fellow physicians at Markham Stouffville Hospital to donate a day’s pay to the cause via a pair of organizations, the Stephen Lewis Foundation Ms Reesor-McDowell, who is a vocalist with Rouge River Connection, approached the other band members as well as those in Albert Street Four. “They were all more than happy to volun- teer for the cause,” she said. “What touched me the most was hearing him describe the orphans and the grand- mothers raising those orphans,” Ms Reesor- McDowell said. “I was really impressed with the cause lane Philpott has basically founded. I thought: ‘Next year, I hope I can make something happen in (Dr. Philpott’s) home- town - Stouflvifle."’ The benefit concert is the braincth of Joanna Reesor-McDowell, who saw Stephen Lewis speak during last year’s Give a Day to World AIDS event in Markham. Rouge River Connection and Albert Street Four will offer a mix of folk. country, bluegrass and gospel during the Nov. 25 event at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment - Nineteen on the Park. BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolan@yrmg.com 'IWo local groups are joining forces to creâ€" ate a Stouffville Hammbee in support of Give a Day to World AIDS. COMING UP: African flavour to concert Application packages are also available from the main reception desks at: York Region Administrative Centre ‘ 17250 Yonge‘Street, Newmarket York Region South Service Centre 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill The deadline to submit an application ; is Wednesday, December 1, 2010 York Harambee comes to Stouffville York Regional Council is looking for volunteer members to be part of its Accessibility Advisory Committee. The York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (YRAAC) advises Regional Council and York Regional Police on making it easier for people with disabilities to use the Region’s many programs and services. Members come from different backgrounds, but the majority of members on the YRAAC must be people with disabilities. For details on the YRAAC and how to apply, visit www.york.ca or call 905-830-4444 Ext.1305 ‘ (toll free 1-877-464-9675) TTY 905-762-0401 _Harambee means pulling together in Swa- Tickets are $15 each and available at Chic Thrills, 6316 Main St. and Reesor Farm Kitch- en, 100 Ringwood Drive. “We're also hoping some people, having learned more, will choose to make a donation beyond the purchase of a ticket," Ms Reesor- McDowell said. “It underscores why it is such a big con- cern for people living in Africa," Ms Reesor- McDowell said. Proceeds from the concert will go to Give a Day for World AIDS. As of 2008, there were 22 million people living in sub-Saharan Africa with HIV, accord- ing to Give a Day. “It speaks to her success if she’s getting other people inspired to do something," Ms Reesorâ€"McDowell said. So far, Give a Day has raised $2.5 million to assist people afiected by HIV. and Dignitas lntemational in recognition of World AIDS Day (Dec. 1). For more information go to mgiveaday.ca The benefit concert is the brainchild of Joanna Reesor-McDowell, who saw Stephen Lewis speak during last year’s Give a Day to World AIDS event in Markham. Yo’fic'chion