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Trail to a Cure, Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to helping in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The organization works through fund-raising to support research into a cure for HIV/AIDS and services for to those living with HIV/AIDS in central Missouri, in addition to promoting education and awareness and inspiring others to get involved in the fight.

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Upcoming Events Announced!

Trail to a Cure is supporting and/or participating in the following events in honor of World AIDS Day... Get the flyer!

World AIDS Day • December 1, 2008
Join us for these commemorative events at the University of Missouri and Stephens College

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

MU Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge

Remember the living, the lost, the loved

Survivors and supporters will gather in remembrance of the lost and to support all of those living with or affected by AIDS. Everyone is invited to share in the experience and lend their support. Free, confidential HIV testing available for all students. Free pastries, coffee, and hot cocoa. Sponsored by SHAPE (Sexual Health Advocate Peer Eduation) based out of the MU Student Health Center.

5:15 pm
Stephens College, Firestone Baars Chapel (just east of Walnut St. and College Ave.)

Annual tribute to world aids day

A short remembrance program sponsored by Rain, followed by a procession from the chapel south on College Avenue to the MU Bond Life Sciences Center at College Avenue and Rollins St.

6:30 pm
MU Bond Life Sciences Center, McQuinn Atrium

Reception, brief program and viewing of AIDS Memorial Quilt panels

Program will include overview of HIV/AIDS scientific research advances at MU, and there will be information tables from organizations including Rain, Trail to A Cure and SHAPE.

Four panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display all week in McQuinn Atrium of the MU Bond Life Sciences Center.

An additional Event in Fulton at William Woods University:

• World AIDS Day - Thurs., Dec. 4th - 4:30 p.m.- "HIV in the US" - Meet a panel of individuals who support Trail to a Cure. TTAC is a local organization doing fund-raising to support research for a cure to HIV and to assist those living with HIV/AIDS in central Missouri as well as promoting HIV awareness and education. They will share their knowledge and experience related to HIV. William Woods University Fulton Campus, Dulany Library Auditorium

Upcoming Fundraising Events Announced!

• Feast 2 FIGHT AIDS at Teller's (get the flyer!) - Wed., December 3rd - A fundraiser for TTAC!
• CabarAIDS - Fri., December 5th at The Blue Note - A World AIDS Day event to benefit TTAC! Get details!

Trail to a Cure and Rain of Central Missouri are featured in the latest edition of Inside Columbia magazine. Kudos to the editors of that publication for bringing attention to this important issue.

WE BLAZED THE TRAIL TO A CURE...

TTAC event promotion included a "red bike campaign" which featured non-functional bikes that were donated, painted red, and placed in various businesses and locations ahead of the Ride/Walk/Run event. (contributed photo)

Thank you for supporting the MAIN EVENT! 140 participants (including riders, runners, walkers, and volunteers) and more than 40 sponsors helped to make it a success!

TTAC event participants registered ahead of time or on-site at the Katy Trail trailhead in Rocheport. All participants received an event t-shirt and a "goody bag" featuring items donated by the event sponsors. (contributed photo)

The Trail to a Cure Bike Ride/Run/Walk Event on May 4, 2008 was a great success. Read about it and check out the video by Missourian journalists.

More than 40 TTAC volunteers helped with everything from event set-up to emceeing the festivities to designing the TTAC web site. (contributed photo)

EVENT PARTICIPANTS/VOLUNTEERS: We would appreciate your feedback. Click Here SOON to take our brief online survey.

Our event photos are now online for you to browse, download, or order prints.

TTAC event sponsors donated items that were awarded to winners of the "Silent Raffle" at the Post-Event Celebration at Les Bourgeois A-Frame Winery in Rocheport. (contributed photo)

All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of funds raised by participants will be passed along to Trail to Cure’s beneficiaries for the 2008 event: amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, and Rain of Central Missouri. Please note: all aspects of this event are planned and administered by TTAC.

TTAC board chair, Liz Rettke, make announcements in between songs peformed by Artie's Univibe at the Post-Event Celebration. (contributed photo)

2008 Bike raffle winner: Angie Crump was the winner of the $500 2008 Raliegh trail bike provided by Trailside Cafe and Bike Shop. Congratulations, Angie!

TTAC event volunteers included the "Sweep Crew" -- three volunteers who rode the entire length of the route to ensure safety and also repaired several bicycles for event participants. (contributed photo)

TTAC event participants included teams such as "The Big Ligs," two of whom are pictured. (contributed photo)