I can’t believe no station is counter-programming the RNC with movies like The American President or even Dave. Or one of the movies with Morgan Freeman as POTUS. So I thought — let’s have some distraction for a cause. I know there’s lots of money needed for disaster relief, more disasters than I can even count. But #AIDSWalkAustin raises money for agencies that give direct aid to people who need it now — and since March they’ve had to buy PPE and figure out how to provide services from a distance. So please donate at my AIDS Walk page if you can.
So what happens with the money you donate? Here’s info from 2 beneficiary agencies:
One of the agencies that benefits from the Walk is The Care Communities, here is what they do:
The mission of The Care Communities is to provide practical and compassionate support for people with serious illness, particularly AIDS and cancer. The support is provided by Care Teams, which consist of four to seven volunteers, who offer such assistance as light housekeeping, shopping, transportation, meal preparation, yard work. It also provides emotional support and companionship to those who are ill and who might otherwise remain isolated or alone. The vision of The Care Communities is a caring community where no one will face a serious illness alone.
you could help the Care Communities by donating at my AIDS Walk Austin page
another is the Wright House Wellness Center, here's their nice little paragraph: "The Wright House Wellness Center is a haven for people living with or at risk of contracting chronic illnesses, where the mind, body, and spirit are nurtured through prevention, education, care, and compassion in a culturally inclusive setting."
And yes I’m going to post a clip from The American President, but I also have to include my boys. Because, I’m me and there must be a U2 song.
Lay down
Lay down
Lay your sweet lovely on the ground
Lay your love on the track
We're gonna break the monster's back
Yes we are
Lay down your treasure
Lay it down now brother
You don't have time
For a jealous lover
I picked this one because it actually has a lot of Adam, but for some reason this opening shot is Bono. But I like this song — Love & Peace — Or Else.
Anyway, please donate to AIDS Walk Austin if you can.