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2012 Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS Benefit
Jackson, MS - The Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS will hold their 20th Anniversary benefit Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at Hal & Mal’s starting at 6pm. Hal & Mal’s is located at 200 South Commerce street in downtown Jackson. The benefit is a live and silent art auction.
Many well-known artists faithfully donate works for the auction including Lea Barton, Anthony DiFatta, William Dunlap, Tony Davenport, Lucy Mazzaferro, and H.C. Porter. The art includes paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and pottery in a broad range of styles and prices. Dozens of local restaurants cater the event and there will be live music before and during the auctions.
Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization. The February benefit is the largest fundraiser in the state for HIV & AIDS related issues. Since 1993 HeARTS has raised more than $955,000 for these causes.
For more information call HeARTS Chairman Mary Ellen Snow at 601-750-5883 or send her an e-mail.
View a Fact Sheet on AIDS in Mississippi provided by the Mississippi AIDS Advocacy Coalition.