How to Put On and Use a Condom

Students at Columbia University to Raise Thousands for Pediatric AIDS -- By Dancing

New York, NY (PRWeb) January 25, 2007 -- A recent New York Times article cited the United Nations' saying that not enough is being done to fight pediatric AIDS ("U.N. Says Global AIDS Effort for Children Falls Far Short").

This weekend, at the seventh annual Columbia University Dance Marathon, students at Columbia University plan to do their part. Columbia University Dance Marathon (CUDM) is a 28-hour dance marathon that benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Students sign up to dance for 28 consecutive hours, in addition to raising a minimum of $500. Students from all undergraduate colleges and graduate schools of Columbia University are invited to dance and show support throughout the 28-hour Marathon. All together, more than 2,000 students take part in CUDM each year, representing some 75 campus groups, including student government, fraternities, sororities, residence halls, and graduate schools.

CUDM prides itself on being Columbia University's largest fundraiser, but is also known on campus as the biggest dance party of the year. This year's Steering Committee has been working for months to plan 28 hours worth of music, performances, games, food and more, to make CUDM 7 an unforgettable experience for all.

Dancers pour their hearts, souls, and bodies into CUDM. The physical difficulty of staying on one's feet for 28 hours is meant to show that doing good in the world means more than simply giving money to a cause. Dancers put themselves in a position of sympathy and solidarity with children suffering all over the world. CUDM's Overall Chair Mary Yeotsas describes CUDM as, "a celebration of the lives we have, a remembrance of the lives we've lost, and a fight for every life there is to save."

Last year, CUDM raised over $50,000 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Around the world, approximately 1,800 children are infected with HIV each day. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation creates a future of hope for children and families worldwide by working to eradicate pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment for people with HIV/AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses. The Columbia University Dance Marathon is dedicated to fighting alongside the Foundation on the frontlines of this worldwide pandemic.

For more information on CUDM and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, go to: www.columbia.edu/cu/cudm and www.pedaids.org

###

MORE ARTICLES:

Cold Sore Herpes - Virus Of Mass Destruction
The cold sore herpes virus will cause mass destruction when and where this virus gets the chance to do so.

FXB International Launches Innovative Web Campaign For AIDS Orphans
A new web campaign for World AIDS Orphans Day, May 7th, has recently been launched. On www.worldaidsorphans.org, organizations and individuals can learn more about the issues and join the campaign to raise awareness about the plight of AIDS orphans worldwide.

Latest Release of JobOrder for Construction Software Aids Project Managers in Construction Firms to Streamline Business Operations
Gain the ability to manage people, schedules, budgets and deadlines to maximize business productivity via a unified software tool.

Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS (FeLV-FIV) Treatment Aid Is Now Available in New 3-Pack
Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator (LTCI) from IMULAN BioTherapeutics, the first and only approved treatment aid in the United States for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV or Feline AIDS) infections, is now available in an affordable three-dose pack designed for new patients.

Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment For Genital Warts
Genital warts are caused by the virus called HPV This virus can easily spread by the sexual route and are hence very contagious

Beat Training Aids to Help Your Golf Game-David Ledbetter Products
David Leadbetter is a well-known name in the golfing community. He is recognized for his impeccable golf skills. Many people have been fortunate enough to receive golf lessons from David Leadbetter. However not everyone has this privilege. For those individuals there is the David Leadbetter golf training aid called the Swing Setter. This training aid is said to be the next best thing to lessons with the man himself. The David Leadbetter golf training aid Swing Setter is designed to help individuals improve on four keys to a more effective golf swing, grip, swing plane, tempo and release. Using this David Leadbetter golf training aid just a couple of time throughout the week can help a person improve on their golf swing, distance, accuracy, ...

Private MD Labs offers anonymous STD testing to individuals
Health and privacy both got a boost today when Private MD Lab Services, Atlanta, announced its latest offering for completely anonymous testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS.

How to Get Rid of Cold Sores and Oral Herpes
How to get rid of cold sores, fever blisters and oral herpes quickly and safely is very good to know if you suffer from these uncomfortable and unsightly lesions There are a lot of wild claims going around

Florida College Football Powerhouses Team Up on World AIDS Day to Help KOOL Kids Youth Group Tackle HIV and AIDS
Florida State University Head Coach Bobby Bowden and University of Miami Head Coach Randy Shannon Join Forces to Support "Through Their Eyes" Photographic Exhibit Created by Young Adults Born with HIV/AIDS Florida Department of Health Partners with FSU and the Green Family Health Initiative at University of Miami to Transport "Through Their Eyes" Exhibit from Miami to Tallahassee

Remembering Orphans on World AIDS Day
Every 15 seconds a child loses a parent to AIDS.

Sexual Health is Influenced
According to World Health Organization sexual health is influenced by a complex web of factors ranging from sexual behavior and attitudes and societal factors, to biological risk and genetic predisposition. It encompasses the problems of HIV and STIs/RTIs, unintended pregnancy and abortion, infertility and cancer resulting from STIs, and sexual dysfunction. There are some common sexual health disorders that include: reproductive system disorders, Infertility problems, gynecologic problems, pelvic inflammatory disease and premenstrual syndrome, urinary system problems, including incontinence and urinary tract infections.

Herpes Overview
Genital herpes is an STD caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is in the same family of viruses responsible for chickenpox, shingles and mononucleosis (commonly called ?mono? or ?the kissing disease?) HSV can occur in two forms: HSV-1, which infects 80 percent of the U

Open Fit Hearing Aids: Just In Time For The Boomers
If you are one of the millions of Baby Boomers working on their sixth decade on planet Earth, you may have noticed that the sounds of birdsong and children shrieking in glee are not as clear as they once were. If so, you are experiencing high frequency hearing loss, which is a normal accompaniment of the aging process.

South African Infants Affected by HIV/AIDS to Receive 10,000 Meals from International Breast Milk Project
On May 20, 2008, International Breast Milk Project sends its 6th shipment of donated breast milk to South Africa. The shipment will consist of 43,000 ounces of donated breast milk which will be given to infants affected by HIV/AIDS.