Defending Champions The LA Sisters
of Perpetual Indulgence are headed back to the softball field to defend
their title against The West Hollywood Cheerleaders in the Drag Queen
World Series
on May 10. Tickets are $10.00 in advance http://www.dragqueenworldseries.com/
All money raised at the event will go to The
Life Group LA a coalition of people dedicated to the education, empowerment
and emotional support of persons both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS so that
they may make informed choices and decisions regarding their healthcare and
personal well being.
* Alex Minsky (former Marine) - Throwing the First Pitch
* Dell Shores (Sordid Lives) & daughter Becca Shores will MC the game
*Justin Lanning will singing the National Anthem
*Pat Cordova-Goff (Transgender Queer Activist) will be this year’s honorary
Umpire
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The
Drag Queen World Series
raises awareness of the fact that the AIDS pandemic is not over and to erase
the stigma, and is also an opportunity to raise financial support for The
Life Group LA. The group’s main goal is to continue providing
education and emotional support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
The game is an affirmation of the power of
compassion and a demonstration that ordinary people can accomplish
extraordinary things.
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The Life Group LA, a 501 c 3 non profit was founded in
2005 and provides free of charge, much needed information and emotional support
through medical forums, emotional support groups and the POZ Life Weekend
Seminar. All services are offered in a non-judgmental and safe environment with
compassion and understanding. Safety, respect and confidentiality are the
cornerstones of Life Group LA’s philosophy. It is accomplished by providing
trained support group facilitators for emotional support groups and POZ Life
Weekend Seminars. These facilitators have been trained in the art of active
listening and conduct themselves with empathy and compassion.
In a time when the HIV epidemic has surpassed
its 32nd year and new HIV infections continue to occur on a daily basis, now
more than ever we must continue the struggle against HIV/AIDS.