Celebrate the Official Launch of Red Pump DC at the Red Summer Soiree
In Commemoration of National HIV Testing Day
The Red Pump Project announced its newest signature event the Red Summer Soiree, a benefit brunch commemorating National HIV Testing Day in Washington, D.C. The Red Summer Soiree will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at M Street Bar & Grill (2033 M Street NW) in the heart of DC. In addition to being a fundraiser, this benefit brunch will also celebrate the official launch of Red Pump DC, marking the non-profit organization’s presence in the nation’s capital. Guests will experience an afternoon filled with social justice and red carpet glam, featuring a gourmet three-course brunch with unlimited mimosas and champagne, live entertainment, an awards presentation and silent auction.
“We are excited and honored to finally have a presence in Washington, D.C.,” said Brittani Menina, National Ambassador Coordinator for The Red Pump Project. “We hope that our inaugural event will encourage continuous testing and we wish to raise funds to support our local and outreach initiatives in an effort to execute educational programs within the community.”
With black women accounting for the majority (92.2%) of living HIV cases in the District (doh.dc.gov), the launch of Red Pump’s presence in D.C. could not have come at a more ideal time.
The Red Summer Soiree is a signature event for The Red Pump Project to help further its mission to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS among women. The soiree also honors a prominent female leader in the community for her individual efforts to raise awareness and education with the Ultimate Red Pump Rocker Award.
The Red Summer Soiree is sponsored by Walgreens and Events by Jerome. Other supporting partners include Groove Theory Designs, Chelca, LLC, The Commission of Fashion Arts and Events, Black Gives Back, Black Women For, Metro Teens AIDS, b Condoms, Jaali Co., LLC, DJ E-Boogie, L’Afropolitan PR and JSW Media Group. General admission is $55.00 per person. Dress code is stylish and red pumps/red ties are strongly encouraged. Remember, Awareness is Always In Style!™ Tickets are available online at www.redsummersoiree.eventbrite.com.
For more information about the Red Summer Soiree, please email Brittani Menina at brittanim@redpump.org. For media inquiries and interview requests, contact Jameka S. Whitten at Jameka@redpump.org or 704.965.3297.
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About The Red Pump Project®
The Red Pump Project ® is a 501(c) 3 federally recognized national non-profit organization that raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. We empower, educate, and motivate action by boldly driving conversation online and offline around HIV prevention and issues related to sexual and reproductive health. We use the Red Pump as a symbol of empowerment to represent the strength and courage of women affected by HIV/AIDS. Red Pump believes that if HIV affects one, it affects us all. We use a powerful symbol for a powerful cause. The incorporation of fashion into the message of HIV prevention is our contribution as we hope to show that Awareness is Always in Style! www.redpump.org.
