About HeARTS
Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization. The annual benefit at Hal & Mal's is the largest fundraiser in Mississippi for HIV/AIDS related issues.
The HeARTS Board is:
- Robert Barham
- Tammy Cook
- Amir Farooqi
- Jon Lansdale
- Ferrell Tadlock
- Sheila Wagner
- Steven White
For more information call HeARTS Chairman Robert Barham at (601) 366-9084.
About HIV and AIDS
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This is the virus known to cause AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). If someone is HIV-positive, it means they have been infected with the virus.
A person infected with HIV does not have AIDS until the virus seriously damages their immune system, making them vulnerable to a range of infections, some of which can lead to death.
As of December 31, 2006, there were 8,540 people living with HIV disease in Mississippi. Only half of these people received care that complies with federal treatment guidelines.
“Without the funds and awareness raised by the HeARTS Against AIDS annual event, organizations providing life-sustaining services to people living with HIV disease throughout Mississippi would not be able to serve those for whom other resources are simply not available.”
- Craig Thompson, Director, STD/HIV Bureau of the Mississippi Department of Health
View a Fact Sheet on AIDS in Mississippi provided by the Mississippi AIDS Advocacy Coalition.
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Related Links
- HIV/AIDS Policy Fact Sheet (Adobe Reader required)
- provided by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
