Update #1

Hello everyone and welcome to the CMAA Blog! So far Central Mass AIDS Africa is off to a great start and we are excited to announce that we already have 73 kits sponsored! That is enough to provide 14 caregivers with enough kits to last them and their patients an entire year!

This past week has been focused mainly on generating interest for the program throughout the area. On Wednesday, Suzanne Faucher and I (Elaina Vermeulen) spoke at the Hope Chapel Youth Group and the response was very positive. Many kids took donation envelopes and we are hopeful that they will go out and get more kits sponsored.

On Thursday, Lynn Kobus and I went into Worcester to the Ignite college ministry at Belmont Street Baptist Church and shared with them about the fight against AIDS in Africa and how CMAA is trying to help. Albeit some minor technological difficulties, it went quite well and there was a lot of enthusiasm from the college kids we talked to.

This weekend, everyone on the team took shifts manning the Central Mass AIDS Africa booth at the Sterling Fair. A fair amount of people stopped in, some to donate, many who wanted to learn more about what it is we're doing, and others to tell us about their own involvement in Africa or the medical field. Some people have amazing stories. Though we didn't raise much money at the Fair, it was definitely a crucial step in getting the word out and making connections.

Overall, the first few weeks/days of this program have been a success. However, the goal for Central Mass AIDS Africa is to have 500 kits sponsored by the middle of October. So go out and get those kits sponsored!

Also, we are continuing to welcome the involvement of new churches, youth groups, college and singles groups to join us in our cause. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Suzanne faucher at suzannefaucher19@gmail.com.

God Bless.