Edmonton LGBT Bars Raised Funds for 2010 AIDS Walk for Life Labour Day Weekend

HIV Edmonton is proud to announce The Junction Bar and Eatery as the winner of the first-ever Big Gay Bar Challenge, raising the most funds at their event held Sunday, September 5, 2010. The bars participating in the challenge raised a combined $2,500 for the 2010 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.

All three (3) bars that celebrate the LGBT community participated in the challenge, held over Labour Day weekend. This challenge was established by HIV Edmonton to not only raise funds for the AIDS Walk for Life, but to also demonstrate the generosity of Edmonton’s LGBT community.

In addition, HIV Edmonton partnered with Gay Calgary & Edmonton magazine for the challenge. The Junction Bar & Eatery will receive a free colour ad in the October issue of Gay Calgary & Edmonton magazine.

Dates of the Big Gay Bar Challenge:
- Saturday, September 4 Flash Nightclub (10018-105 Street)
- Sunday, September 5 Woody’s Video Bar (11725 Jasper Ave.)
- Sunday, September 5 The Junction Bar & Eatery (10242-106 Street)

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is September 12 at Sir Winston Churchill Square. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Festivities include a special concert by Souljah Fyah, an appearance by Andre Talbot of the Edmonton Eskimos, performance by Marni Gras, a free pancake breakfast for participants, and entertainment for all. The 5 km walk through downtown Edmonton to the Legislature Building starts at 1:00 pm.

Online registration is now available at www.hivedmonton.com. Log on now to register, pledge, volunteer, sponsor, or get more information.