MANHUNT Daily

HIV Is Still A Big Deal

Thought we were finished talking about World AIDS Day? Well, you thought wrong. Exactly a year ago, our dear friends at Manhunt Cares partnered with the HIV Big Deal campaign (click here if you haven't seen the original video series) to send out a broadcast to Manhunt's membership.

In a new segment by In The Life, the innovative web-series' success is examined a year after it was released. Manhunt is mentioned more than a few times, and the segment even includes a few of the e-mails that you sent us. After you've checked out the video, we encourage you to share your feedback or general reflections on Worlds AIDS Day in the comments section. This isn't a time to be shy, guys!

- Dewitt

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MANHUNT Cares: AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC)

This week we highlight the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (ASGCC). ASGCC does some great work for the GLBT community in Cape Cod, Massachussetts and this year they've organized an 5K Run/Beach Walk in memory of Ron Henderson, who passed away this winter. In their own words:

"The AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod covers over 500 square miles and serves over 100,000 people a year through prevention & education, counseling & testing, needle exchange and direct service to individuals and families infected and affected by AIDS."

Click here to visit ASGCC at the MANHUNT Cares directory and here for their website.

MANHUNT Cares: Human Rights Campaign

 

This week we are highlighting an organization with a high profile and one that does some great work for the GLBT community. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) fights for equality and is a great national resource.

"The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community."

Check out this and other resources at MANHUNT Cares' national resources directory.

MANHUNT Cares: Hot Boys Sell Safe Sex

We usually bring you a health organization in this entry, but with the trend of sexy safe sex campaigns, we decided that a naked guy or two would do an even better job. MANHUNT Cares is featuring OnTheHUNT models and I can say that safe-sex hasn't been this hot in some time!

- Andy

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MANHUNT Cares: National HIV Testing Day

MANHUNT Cares is highlighting National HIV Testing Day with innovative and new ways to get tested. National HIV Testing Day is today and MANHUNT Cares is trying to reach as many people as possible, so remember to get tested and always be safe.

From our press release:

"David S. Novak, Senior Public Health Strategist, at Online Buddies, Inc., the parent company of MANHUNT, announced today that MANHUNT will promote an innovative HIV testing campaign during this year’s National HIV Testing Day. On June 27, nearly 1.5 million MANHUNT members will be educated about five easy ways to get tested for HIV."

Check out the great resources over at MANHUNT Cares.

Why Are We by Eric Leven

Here's a really cool video being featured on MANHUNT Cares right now. It's message of safe sex is always a great one, and the great directing and hot guys don't hurt either. What's that saying? Oh yea, sex sells! It even sells safe sex.

The video is by director Eric Leven and is called "Why are we...". Check it out and heed the message.

- Andy

MANHUNT Cares: AIDS Project of Central Iowa

Today we'd like to highlight the AIDS Project of Central Iowa as an organization that does great work helping those affected by HIV/AIDS to live a healthier fuller life. In their own words:

"The Project has grown and is now the largest HIV/AIDS service and prevention agency in the state of Iowa. Our agency provides personalized direct care services to hundreds of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as provides prevention services to thousands of Iowans at-risk for contracting the disease."

For their MANHUNT profile and a link to donate, visit the MANHUNT Cares directory.

MANHUNT Cares: Boston Gay Men's Chorus' Pride Concert 2009

For those in the Massachusetts area, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus and MANHUNT Cares would like to invite you to a night of 80's fun and great music. After all, boys just wanna have fun! In their own words:

"The 80s. The decade of MTV, Dallas and Dynasty. The Moral Majority and ACT UP. Cabbage Patch Kids and Pac-Man. And the music: Madonna. Prince. Boy George. George Michael. Cyndi Lauper. The Village People. Pet Shop Boys. The BGMC’s annual Pride Week concerts will be a totally awesome, totally tubular trip back to the future where boys – and girls – just wanna have fun! We’ll sing iconic songs of the decade, revisit classic TV show themes, and relive movies like Fame, Making Love, and Flashdance. Frankie Says pull on your leg warmers, tie a sweater around your neck and relax. You’ll party like it’s...well, the 80s."

The event is on for June 11, 12 and 14 and tickets range from $15 to $45. Click here to purchase tickets!

MANHUNT Cares: Columbus AIDS Task Force’s (CATF)

This week we are highlighting the Columbus AIDS Task Force’s (CATF). CATF has served those living with HIV/AIDS in the central Ohio are for over 25 years. In their own words:

"Established in 1984, Columbus AIDS Task Force (CATF) is a full-service, community-based, non-profit AIDS Service Organization providing comprehensive care services, educational programs and an HIV testing program. CATF's mission is to fight the spread of HIV; reduce its transmission, stigma and the resulting discrimination through education and awareness; and provide quality services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS."

MANHUNT Cares is proud to have partnered with CATF for over three years. To learn more, including a donation link and their MANHUNT profile, visit the MANHUNT Cares Directory.

MANHUNT Cares: Boston LGBT Film Festival

MANHUNT CARES is a proud sponsor of this year’s Boston LGBTQ Film Festival which runs until May 17th. On May 14 David S. Novak presented Sex Positive, a film that documents the life of Richard Berkowitz, a NYC S&M Top for hire when AIDS began. Sex Positive tells the fascinating, long overdue story of how safe sex was invented by an S&M hustler, a “clap doctor” and a bathhouse slut - the kind of people gay leaders didn’t want as public figures.

Although the Boston screening already occured, you can click here to learn where the film will play near you.