Dear supporters,

The World AIDS Day RED RUN is back!
 
Now more important than ever, the World AIDS Day RED RUN returns to Victoria Park, London after a hiatus in 2020. It is a 10km/5km charity fun run or 5km walk in support of HIV services across the UK. All ages and abilities are welcome.

The 2021 RED RUN takes place against the backdrop of a momentous time in the world of HIV. We have seen a dramatic fall in new HIV diagnoses, particularly amongst gay men in London. London has exceeded the UNAIDS 90:90:90 target. Undetectable=Untransmittable is an evidence-based statement. The brilliant fact is that a person living with HIV, diagnosed early and accessing treatment, is likely to live as long as someone of a similar age and background. (Mildmay cares for those who have a late diagnosis, are not accessing treatment or both!)

However, amongst the good news, the challenge remains that not everyone, and not all communities are benefiting. Over 100,000 people are currently living with HIV in the UK (50,000 in London) and 35,000,000 worldwide. HIV stigma is still a reality and there are still too many people undiagnosed and diagnosed late. Funding cuts to the HIV sector are still all too common despite the fact that HIV support services change lives.

Now is most certainly not the time for us to stand down! Take Action. Lace Up!

Key information:

• Run, Walk or Sashay!
• 10:50 – event begins (Registration and bag check opens). You will receive your arrival time group and event information via email
• 12:00 bag check & registration closes
• 12:20 – Ceremony begins with ribbon-cutting at 12:30 (run/walk to begin shortly after)
• £20 registration fee (plus processing fee)
• Official T-shirt
• Medals!
• Pre, during and post-event entertainment provided by the Eagle and Horse Meat Disco
• UK AIDS Memorial Quilt display
• Starbucks
• Pop-Up AIDS Memorial
• HIV poster display from the Wellcome Collection
• Chipped timed 5/10k route
• All ages and abilities are welcome
• Secure bag check and toilet facilities

The World AIDS Day RED RUN is organised by east London based HIV charity – Positive East. If you would like more information about the event please email Alex Foott. alex.foott@positiveeast.org.uk

Register and support Mildmay (remember to select Mildmay when registering).

Over the coming months, we shall of course be delighted to keep you updated about RED RUN and our own progress.

Thanks, and have a wonderful, sunny weekend,

From all of us at Mildmay

PS: Our CEO, Geoff, has already signed up to run. Well done Geoff!

PPS: Thanks, as ever, for your support.