Rower catapults AIDS testing nationwide

Victor Mooney

2009-11-05 01:45:08 - This is an opportunity to keep people negative and find treatment for those who test positive

Trappe, Maryland - In a call to end the AIDS crisis, Victor Mooney (44) of Forest Hills, New York will get some help on land from Orasure Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OSUR) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) during his third try to row from Africa to New York’s Brooklyn Bridge.

Mooney has invited local health officials, clergy and residents to join him

in announcing a nationwide AIDS testing campaign at Composite Yacht, LLC. “We are happy support your mission”, said Judy Strong of Talbot County Health Department.

“Our goal is for health departments, clergy and the community to collaborate for this cause nationwide, said Victor Mooney.”

Mooney, a long time advocate for AIDS testing, has lost one brother to AIDS and has another that’s HIV+. He is a college public affairs officer in Brooklyn, New York. Mooney plans to begin the 5,000 mile solo journey early next year from Cape Verde in a rowboat named Never Give Up.

When: November 7, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm
Where: Composite Yacht, LLC
1650 Marina Dr Unit A
Trappe, Maryland
410-476-4414

On the net:
Goree Challenge III – NEVER GIVE UP
www.goreechallenge.com

Composite Yacht, LLC
www.compositeyacht.biz

For Queens Man, Second Try at Rowing the Atlantic for AIDS awareness/
www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/nyregion/19row.html

A Slow, Solo Crossing of the Atlantic Is One Man's Response to the AIDS Crisis
www.nytimes.com/2006/02/06/nyregion/06rowboat.html