Huffington Post: Mike Ruiz and Others Donate Time to GMHC for "Kiss & Tell" Campaign

1.24.2012

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Below is the first part of an article in The Huffington Post about the photo shoot with Mike Ruiz in preparation for the design and launch of "Kiss & Tell," an HIV prevention and testing campaign targeting young black and Latino men, ages 13 to 19, who have sex with men.

The photo shoot was heartwarming as a team of professionals came together to donate their time, and Sandbox Studio donated their space and equipment. Our thanks to everyone who worked on Saturday, particularly the six young models whose courage to be in this campaign is remarkable. We also thank the staff in Community Health, Development and Communications for their work on this campaign, thus far.

Join us at the GMHC Center for HIV Prevention for Kiss & Tell, a community discussion and HIV prevention campaign launch on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm, reception a from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Free and confidential HIV testing will be available on the first floor.

GMHC Center for HIV Prevention
224 West 29 Street. 3rd floor
between7th & 8th Avenues, NYC

sample photo by Mike Ruiz

Mike Ruiz And Others Donate Time To Gay Men's Health Crisis's (GMHC) 'Kiss & Tell' Campaign (PHOTOS)

On Saturday, January 21, celebrity photographer, Mike Ruiz donated his time to take photos for Gay Men's Health Crisis's (GMHC) HIV testing and prevention campaign, "Kiss & Tell." This campaign encourages black and Latino young men who have sex with men (YMSM) to have open and loving discussions with partners (the people that they are kissing) about their sexual history and HIV status.

To read more of the Huffington Post article and view a slide show, click here.

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About GMHC: GMHC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported, and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. We provide prevention and care services to men, women, and families that are living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS in New York City. We advocate for scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide. Our mission: GMHC fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.