$1,807.00

Welcome to my 2024 Fundraising page for the 26th Annual Friends for Life Bike Rally in support of the Toronto People with Aids Foundation.

Today HIV can be managed as a chronic condition, but with all aspects of life, social determinates of health really come into play. HIV has a larger and more devastating impact for those who are struggling.  

Inflation and rising rents in Toronto, Montreal and Kingston are putting stress on the finances of those living on limited incomes. It often means a choice between food and medicine.  PWA is there to provide financial support, and offers a food bank so the community members have assistance to get their meds and have access to quality food. PWA was the only Aids service org to kept its doors open throughout the pandemic as its services were needed more than ever. 

• In 2020/2021 PWA served 2,258 people living with HIV. ​
• 78% identified as men (inclusive of transmen) 
• 22% identified as women (inclusive of transwomen)
• 26% identified themselves as black
  
• 13% identified as Lantinx
  
• 2%   identified as in Indigenous

What does PWA provide for them? The most accessed services, included the following:

• PWA’s Food Programs 36,700 times
  
• Support in connecting with medical and other social services 14K times
  
• PWA’s complimentary therapies and social programs 16K times
  
• Immigration support services 4,173 times
• PWA’s Financial Assistance program 2,784 times
• Support accessing ODSP/OW 2,714 times

Here are a few ways you can get involved:

• Of course you can donate to my page to help me reach my fundraising goal of $6,000
  

• if you have any item that would be suitable for a silent auction please message me - i'm going to hold at least one fundraising event for next year. 

• Join US/ME!! If you ride a bike, or want to try distance cycling, why don't you consider joining us on the best charity ride in the GTA. bikerally.org - reach out to me i'll help you get started.