The AIDS Memorial Quilt comes to County


Published/Last Modified on Friday, May 9, 2008 3:06 PM MDT


On June 8th through June 22nd, 2008, then panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, “the Names Project” will be on display for the first time in Cochise County, specifically Bisbee, Arizona.  Usually found in larger cities with larger setting, the quilt will be displayed in eight “Old World Charm” buildings in Historic Bisbee creating an educational walk along with speakers from Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, Arizona Department of Health Services/HIV Prevention, Pima County Health Department and the University of Arizona, to mention a few.


Funded in part by a grant from the “Alliance Fund of Southern Arizona”, our intent is to educate and re-educate all in Southern Arizona in a “Celebration of Life” educational walk through the streets of Bisbee.  The walk is open to anyone who would like to attend.  Schools are encouraged to plan field trips.  Businesses are encouraged to plan retreats.  For many, this is a once in a lifetime experience.

“I am so very excited to see parts of the Quilt again.  I was one of the volunteers that worked on the very first few panels in San Francisco.  What an opportunity.”  Phil Strause

“Amongst tears, have you ever seen it?  The emotion it builds in people is indescribable.  I can’t wait to see it again.  What a wonderful community project.”

The event includes

√ Educational walk

√ Luminaria Lighting Remembrance and √ Celebration of Life during the Bisbee Pride Weekend

Talks to be given daily or at a scheduled time if desired

Wine Tasting fundraiser to be held at the Copper Queen Hotel on May 2nd, 2008

All proceeds from donations to remain in Cochise County.

Bisbee, 90 miles south of Tucson, offers old-world charm, new-world charisma and is Arizona’s premier destination for arts, culture, unique lodging, fine dining and outdoor recreation.

For more information, contact Adam Lamb at 520-236-3699 or 520-432-2216.

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