Charity calendar launched to support HIV awareness and services

A new charity calendar featuring a group of men is set to raise both awareness of HIV and vital funds for two leading HIV charities.

The Red Ribbon Charity Calendar brings together a group of volunteers who have posed for a series of bold and uplifting photographs in support of The Sussex Beacon and Terrence Higgins Trust. Organisers say proceeds from calendar sales will help fund care, advocacy and community services for people living with HIV, while promoting greater awareness and solidarity.

The project has been spearheaded by Jordan Chan, who is launching the calendar with a special event at Bar Broadway on 24 October. The launch party, which begins at 9pm, will see Jordan and the calendar's models, collectively known as the "Brit Crew", meeting supporters and signing copies.

Several well-known LGBTQ+ venues have backed the initiative, with Bar Broadway, Bulldog Brighton and The Regency Tavern sponsoring the project.

Following the launch, the group will take the calendar on a series of appearances across the South East and London, including events at Forbidden Fruit on 7 November, La Margate in Kent on 28 November, and The Admiral Duncan and The Village Soho in London on 12 December.

Jordan said the aim of the project is to raise awareness around HIV while generating much-needed funds for organisations supporting people living with the condition.

The Sussex Beacon provides specialist care and support for people living with HIV across Sussex, while Terrence Higgins Trust is a leading HIV and sexual health charity, offering advice, advocacy and support services nationwide.

Sales of the calendar will directly support the work of both organisations as they continue to provide services to people affected by HIV and campaign to reduce stigma surrounding the condition.

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