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FIFTEEN AREA GROUPS TO BENEFIT FROM AIDS WALK OTTAWA

OTTAWA - August 19, 1996 - The fifteen local groups to benefit from the
monies raised from the September 29th, 1996 AIDS Walk Ottawa were
announced today by the Walk's organizer, the AIDS Committee of Ottawa.

The groups are: Bereaved Families; Bruce House Foundation; Canadian
African Women's Organization; HIV Anonymous Testing; HIV Legal
Services; Hemophilia Ontario; Interagency Coalition of AIDS and
Development; Ottawa Interfaith Council on AIDS; Pink Triangle Services;
Planned Parenthood; Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation; Ste-Anne's Medical
Centre Programme Source; World Wide AIDS Foundation; Youth Services
Bureau; and the AIDS Committee of Ottawa.

"People turn to these groups when they need help.  We're trying to
raise money for care, prevention and support services in the region
because the services offered by these groups are vital and must be
maintained," explained Bill MacDonald, AIDS Committee of Ottawa
spokesperson.

AIDS Walk Ottawa, which is one of over 60 community Walks taking place
on September 29th as part of AIDS Walk Canada, is an opportunity for
everyone in Ottawa-Carleton to take part in the fight against the
spread of HIV in our community.  To become part of this Canada-wide
campaign, as a walker, volunteer or as a financial contributor, call
the WALKLINE at 238-2124.

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For information, please call:

Bill MacDonald
AIDS Committee of Ottawa
(613) 238-5014