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Birmingham AIDS Outreach is the first AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Alabama to release a smartphone app focusing on AIDS education. The free "BAO" app debuted May 1 and is available on the iTunes store as well as the Android platform. The app was recently featured on both al.com and thebody.com (a national HIV education website and reporting organization). Education Director Josh Bruce designed the app to help BAO use social media to stay up-to-date on the technology ... and stay even better connected to the community. The primary goal of the BAO app is to encourage regular HIV Testing. One of the functions is a statewide ASO locator that maps out centers offering free testing and condoms. The app also offers a handy reference guide for HIV/AIDS terms as well as updates on BAO events. Other functions of the app include a button for BINGO reservations, a glossary of HIV terms, a donation button, and a facebook button. Future plans for this summer include an interactive function with the 21st Annual AIDS Walk (scheduled for Sunday 16 September) and a calendar option to encompass testing reminders.

HIV Vaccine Trials Underway

Every 10 minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV. A preventive vaccine against HIV offers the best long-term hope to end this worldwide epidemic. Finding a safe and effective HIV vaccine that will protect people is a huge task.

We cannot do it without your help.

• We are currently seeking 1350 men who have sex with men to participate in a vaccine trial.
• You cannot become infected with HIV from the vaccines
• The study will take place in several cities in the United States. (Including here in Birmingham, Alabama.)

If you're interested in participating in or learning more about the HIV Vaccine Trials that are currently underway, please visit: http://www.hopetakesaction.org/

iCare Volunteer Spotlight - Anne Bet

Anne Bet is a bright star at both Birmingham AIDS Outreach and the 1917 Clinic at UAB. Several months ago Anne decided that she wanted to give back to the community and volunteer with BAO. During our initial meeting with Anne, she informed us that she was going to celebrate her upcoming birthday by hosting a fundraiser for Birmingham AIDS Outreach! Anne rented Sloss Furnace, ordered catering and an amazing "Swing Band", and hosted one of the best Swing Dance Parties that the Magic City has seen! The event was a wonderful fundraiser for Birmingham AIDS Outreach, where guests danced under the moon and stars at Sloss Furnace. Anne has been volunteering since then, including working at Arty Party and helping with this year's Magic City AIDS Walk.

HIV research is where Anne's heart lies. She is currently working on her graduate degree, focusing on HIV research with the 1917 Clinic at UAB. Anne is also an amazing artist and has participated in several national conferences showing both her HIV research as well as her artwork about the virus

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The iCare project, is a new endeavor launched by Birmingham AIDS Outreach. This exciting project serves to spotlight individuals who have supported BAO in many different ways including volunteering, attending community events, and attending fundraisers.

We want to hear your story! Tell us about your experiences being involved with BAO and why you share our mission, to enhance the lives of individuals who are living with HIV and AIDS. If you are interested in participating in the iCare project, please contact Jamie Whitehurst (jamie@birminghamaidsoutreach.org).

Mark Your Calendar

Make sure you mark your calendar for these upcoming Birmingham AIDS Outreach Events