To <<First Name>>,
Since this is a new year, I thought I would google “2020 HIV” to see what came up.
It was an interesting collection of items. There were a number of links for conferences happening this year. The WHO have declared the new decade a time for “disease elimination” and there is news that China is using HIV drugs to treat the Corona virus.
High up in the search was a page from the USA Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. This describes the USA HIV strategy. One of the 3 goals is “reducing HIV-related disparities and health inequities”.
This is a decent description of the work that we do at the Sussex Beacon. Every service user that we work with experiences “disparities and inequities” as a result of their HIV status and we are here for them – to provide support and care to manage these challenges.
In the coming year we will continue to provide our essential services and to develop new capabilities to meet the challenges our service users are experiencing. We will further develop our work on ageing and HIV and resources to combat frailty.
This year we will also be refurbishing our building and refreshing our fundraising approach to ensure that we will be here for the hundreds of people who look to us for help each year.
Thanks for all you have done for us so far. We hope to take you with us through 2020 and that you will continue to provide us with your invaluable support.
Bill Puddicombe
Executive Director
The Sussex Beacon
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 Upcoming Bread Making Workshop
For people living with HIV. 11th & 18 th February, limited space! Hosted at the professional Stoneham Bakery, Hove.
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News From Our Carol Concert!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Carol Concert in December, it was a delightful occasion and we are indebted to Andrew Connal, John March and the team and congregation of St Paul’s for working together to bring us such a successful evening. Thank you all for your kind donations which together totalled a fantastic £320.94.
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A Message From Our Service Users!
Fred, Patty, Andy, Jonathan, Stephen, Terry & Gary would like to thank all of the staff who gave up their Christmas celebrations to care for them over the festive period. Special thanks to Gus who provided everyone with a superb Christmas breakfast and lunch!
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Thank You Actually Gay Men's Chorus!
The Sussex Beacon volunteers bucket collected at Actually Gay Men's Chorus' incredible Christmas concert, Let It Snow, raising a fabulous £195.93.
Huge thanks to the Chorus and everyone who kindly donated. |
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Thank You Dawn Watkins & Team!
Our sincere thanks go to Dawn Watkins & Team at Legal & General, Mature Savings, Hove, for the incredible donation of £280.20 raised on World Aids Day 2019!
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Thank You Bear-Patrol!
Our sincere thanks to Bear-Patrol for the incredible donation of £330.50 raised at their Christmas Party at The Camelford.
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 We're Almost Ready for The Brighton Half Marathon!
Our biggest fundraiser is back for its 30th year this February 23rd! We are thrilled to have already beaten last year's fundraising total - but there are a couple of spaces still available! Fulfil your New Year's Resolution and click below!
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 The Sussex Beacon Relay is Almost Upon Us!
Don't fancy running 13.1 miles but want to experience the atmosphere of The Grand Brighton Half Marathon? Enter our relay to share the distance with 3 team mates, each completing just over 5k each.
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 London Marathon 2020!
No luck in the London Marathon 2020 ballot? Secure your place in the race with The Sussex Beacon now!
Plus, successful applicants receive a FREE place in The Grand Brighton Half Marathon 2020 to help you train.
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Donate to The Beacon Shops
If you've got any spare items lying around, The Sussex Beacon Charity Shops will gladly take them off your hands!
You can find our stores on St James's Street and on London Road.
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