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 We want to take this time to thank our Jingle Bell Bingo Committee, Sponsors, Bingo Players, Volunteers, and Entertainers for allowing FACT to be able to raise over $10,000.00 to assist people living with HIV-AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties.  An amazing night, which was sold out a week in advance.  A special thank you goes to The Raven for donating over 300 turkey dinners, which the crowd really enjoyed! The 50/50 raffle brought in over $2,000.00 and the winner, Dr. Christine McGinn donated back her entire winnings to FACT (see picture below)…We are grateful to Christine for her generosity.  We …

We are blessed at FACT Bucks County with people and organizations that work with us to raise funds for people living with HIV~AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties.  Join us in 2014 for WORLD AIDS DAY on December 1…. www.digyoga.com

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is fully supporting World AIDS Day (01 December 2013), by highlighting the vital importance of good nutrition for those living with HIV and AIDS. The BDA also has a specialist group working in this field called Dietitians in HIV and AIDS (DHIVA). The BDA, founded in 1936, is the professional association for dietitians in the United Kingdom. It is the nation’s largest organisation of food and nutrition professionals with over 7,000 members.  Te read more go to http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/269399.php

New research from Lund University in Sweden suggests that a new aggressive strain of HIV develops more rapidly into AIDS than other current strains. From first infection with HIV to developing AIDS can be as short as 5 years – the shortest known for HIV-1 types – say the researchers. The new strain is a “recombinant” virus – a cross of two viruses that meet in an infected person.  Read the entire article at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269510.php

Researchers have identified a protein that causes loss of function in immune cells combatting HIV. The scientists report in a paper appearing online in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that the protein, Sprouty-2, is a promising target for future HIV drug development, since disabling it could help restore the cells’ ability to combat the virus that causes AIDS.  Read the entire article at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/269602.php

A new study suggests targeting HIV with radioimmunotherapy could eradicate HIV from infected cells. If given in conjunction with highly active antiretroviral therapy, it may form the basis of a cure. Although highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) kills human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the bloodstream, it does not completely eliminate it from the body because the virus can linger in infected cells and replicate.   Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York presented their findings….read complete article at http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269711.php

Holiday Letter from FACT President, Louis Licitra  Dear friends and families, a lot to say, because we have so much to give thanks for…  FACT Bucks County has had a great year for growth and support.  The FACT Board of Directors would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you that have supported us and volunteered at events throughout the year.  Our quarterly BINGO events are almost always sold out and generate about $35,000.00 annually.  The 2013 New Hope~Lambertville AIDS WALK brought in over $65,000.00 from walkers and sponsors.  FACT has also been recipients of some grants and …

From AIDS.gov… Prior to the observance of the 2013 Great American Smokeout, in November, a brief new video about the harmful effects of smoking among people living with HIV was released.   Organized annually by the American Cancer Society , the Smokeout encourages smokers to make a plan to quit.    By doing so, smokers—including those living with HIV…will be taking an important step towards a healthier life…. For more information click here. Additional links: The 6 Most Scientifically Proven Methods to Help You Quit Smoking Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking for Seniors How to Handle Withdrawal Symptoms and Triggers When You Decide to Quit …

Links to FACT sheets and DATA…. National HIV Prevention Progress Report   Updated Fact Sheets:  HIV in the United States  HIV Among Latinos  HIV Among Transgender People  New Data:  HIV Testing and Risk Behaviors Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men – United States Differences Between HIV-Infected Men and Women in Antiretroviral Therapy Outcomes – Six African Countries, 2004-2012    CDC Facebook Page:      https://www.facebook.com/cdchiv