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T2 Celebrates 20 Years

Twenty years ago, AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) started an endurance training charity program. Since then, over 7,000 athletes have raised more than $14 million supporting vital social services for the HIV community around Chicagoland. Our coaches have prepared athletes to run, bike, and swim thousands of miles, and our participants have made life-long friends and unforgettable memories along the way. This year we are celebrating the accomplishments of all our participants.

TEAM TO END AIDS (T2)

TEAM TO END AIDS (T2)’s mission is to improve the lives of those who are living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, by raising critical funds to support the programs of AIDS Foundation Chicago. Through endurance sports, T2 raises awareness, reduces stigma, empowers participants and encourages action to create health equity across Chicagoland.

AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC)

Mission

AFC mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.

Vision

People living with HIV or chronic conditions will thrive, and there will be no new HIV cases.

Values

People first * Compassion * Accountability * Meaningful engagement * Justice in action * Innovation

AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC)

Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, AIDS Foundation Chicago is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We collaborate with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; fund and coordinate prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champion effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.

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About HIV

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects cells in the immune system. Once enough of these cells are destroyed by HIV, the body is less able to fight infections or disease. If left untreated, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Currently, there is no cure for HIV. There are, however, very effective treatments for HIV known as antiretroviral therapy or ART. ARTs can dramatically prolong the lives of many people infected with HIV and lower their chance of infecting others.

Questions

Have questions about HIV or other STDs? Call the State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline at
1-800-AID-AIDS or (1-800-243-2437).

Facts & Figures

For more HIV fact and figures, please visit AIDS Foundation Chicago’s website.

Contact

TEAM TO END AIDS Staff​

E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 312.922.2322
Fax: 312.663.3597

Jonathan Harris​

Director, TEAM TO END AIDS

Christina Robinson​

Manager, TEAM TO END AIDS

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