CAOF
Quarterly
Spring 2006 Volume 4 Issue 2
1. Chung To visits Twin Cities
2.
CAOF Grantee, Li Dan to be Given Reebok Human Right Award
3.
Meet Li Dan and Members of the China Orchid AIDS Project
4.
The Second Annual Peony Festival is Coming Soon!
6.
One Time Event Volunteers Needed
7.
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Chung To Will Visit Twin Cities tomorrow, April 8, 2006!
CAOF
grantee, Chung To, the dynamic leader of the Chi-Heng Foundation (CHF) of
Chung will make a
presentation this Saturday, April 8, 2006 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the
His talk will focus on the
AIDS crisis in central
Lunch will be available at
$5. This event is open to the public. Come hear what changes your
donations are making in the lives of AIDS Orphans in
For further information
contact May Yue 952-929-7665.
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CAOF Grantee, Li Dan to be Given
Reebok Human Rights Award
CAOF is very pleased to
acknowledge that on May 17th, CAOF Grantee, Li Dan of the China
Orchid AIDS Project will be honored as a recipient of the 11th annual
Reebok Human Rights Award.
The Reebok Human Rights
Award recognizes activists under the age of 30, who have made significant
contributions to the field of human rights strictly through nonviolent means.
Since the awards were established in 1988, more than 60 recipients from over 35
countries have received the award. The Award aims to generate positive
international attention for the recipients and to support their efforts. Since
1988, more than 60 recipients from over 35 countries have received the award.
Honorees receive a $50,000
grant from the Reebok
Human Rights Foundation to further their work. Nominees are submitted from
around the world by prominent individuals in the human rights community and by
non-governmental organizations. Recipients are selected by the Reebok Human
Rights Board of Advisors. To learn more about the extraordinary work of these
young heroes, go to CURRENT
AWARDEES and PAST
AWARDEES on the Reebok Human Rights Award web page http://www.reebok.com/x/us/humanRights/text-only/awards/ Their
efforts have been responsible for inspiring action in others who have been
moved by their incredible stories.
Reebok Human Rights
Awardees have formed an international network called Forefront that facilitates
the exchange of information, provides support and technical assistance, and
responds to human rights crises around the world. Award recipients also
participate in community activities to help raise public awareness of human rights
issues.
Li Dan has been an
inspiring and tireless advocate of the rights of AIDS Orphans in
View the entire Boston
Globe news story here: http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2006/03/28/transcript_of_interview_with_li_dan/
Second Annual World AIDS Orphan Day Event Hosted by CAOF
The China AIDS Orphan Fund,
in cooperation with Illume International and The Children’s Home Society of
Minnesota, will host the second World AIDS Orphan Day Event on Sunday, May 7th
from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. This year’s
event will be held at
Our speakers this year will
include a winner of the 2006 Reebok Human Rights Award, Li Dan for his heroic
efforts on behalf of the AIDS Orphans of Henan Province, China. Dr, Anil
Mangla, Chief of Public Health in
Refreshments and a social
hour in the church hall will close the day with an opportunity to view brief
presentations by a number of local organizations involved in AIDS Orphan
outreach.
Meet Li
Dan and Members of the
At 6 PM on Monday May 8th, CAOF will host a dinner
for the award winning AIDS orphan activist, Li Dan at the Ho Ho Gourmet
Restaurant. This is a very casual event
and simply an opportunity to connect with Li Dan and get to know him and other
members of the China AIDS Orchid Project in a more casual setting. It is such a rare opportunity to meet
personally with the people doing the work we support a half a globe away, that
we encourage any of our supporters who are able, to come. There is no cost for the event per se, but
each participant will be responsible for his or her own meal cost. Additionally, no reservations will be taken,
although we would like an informal head count by Friday May 5th. If you are able to attend please contact Peg
Helminski 651-739-0119 or E-mail PegHelminski@aol with your name and the number
in your party.
The Second Annual Peony Festival
is Coming Soon!
Announcing Peony Festival 2006 – The second annual fund raiser to benefit the
China AIDS Orphan Fund (
What: Peony
Festival 2006 will feature an exciting new “Chinese experience” where guests
will be magically transported on a vicarious journey to five different, exotic
places in
Why: Funds
raised from the event will benefit the China AIDS Orphan Fund, a 501(c)(3)
charity. CAOF’s goal is to improve the
lives of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in the Henan Province of China due to
improper blood collection procedures over a decade ago. By conservative estimates, over 1 million Chinese
adults have contracted HIV/AIDS. As
adults succumb slowly to the disease, their children often must shoulder the
responsibility for their care and that of younger siblings. CAOF’s activities include fundraising,
research, education, advocacy, and grants to assist Chinese non-profit
organizations with:
Ø
Education for
AIDS orphans
Ø
Humanitarian
services to families
Ø
Medical care and
training
Ø
Foster care and
orphanage programs
Where &
When: Radisson
Plaza Hotel
Phone:
612.339.4900
-5:00
pm to 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
-7:00
pm Five-course Chinese banquet featuring dishes inspired by each of the five
destinations
-7:30
pm Traditional Chinese Music and entertainment
-8:15
pm CAOF overview by Thomas Ting, President of CAOF
-Attire:
Semi-formal; Festive attire encouraged
-Attendance
is expected to be 250-300 people
Media
contact: Echo Huang, CFP, CPA at (952)-693-2647
For
more information, visit the CAOF website at www.chinaaidsorphanfund.org.
New Board Members Needed
Have you been reading these newsletters for some time and
thinking, “I wish I could do more?”
Do you have an area of expertise, experience or enthusiasm that could
strengthen our efforts?
Are you
interested in being an active member of a hard working, deeply committed,
really nice group of volunteers?
Are you willing to commit to monthly
If so, we want to talk with you!
The China AIDS
Orphan Fund is seeking new board members to fill some recent vacancies. If you feel you would like to help in our
efforts in a more direct, hands-on way, please call Communications Coordinator,
Peg Helminski 651-335-7207 or e-mail PegHelminski@aol.com.
She will answer your
preliminary questions and schedule a time for you to meet the other members of
the board so that we may explore together the possibility of a good fit for
your volunteer efforts.
One Time Event Volunteers Needed
Do you want to roll up your
shirt sleeves and help but can’t commit to ongoing meetings?
Have we got opportunities for you!
The Peony Festival Organizers
need people to help set up decorations on the afternoon of May 25th. If you can help, contact Echo Huang, CFP, CPA at (952)-693-2647.
World AIDS Orphan Day needs
a few cheerful people to greet and direct participants as they arrive at Mt.
Olive Church and/or to pour beverages and keep the refreshment trays filled
during the social hour at the end of the event on May 7th. If
you’ve got a welcoming smile, and can lend a hand that day, contact Peg Helminski at 651-739-0119 or e-mail
PegHelminski@aol.com
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