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TPAN refocuses, takes break from 'Chicago Takes Off'
2014-01-24
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This article shared 4018 times since Fri Jan 24, 2014
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TPAN, Chicago's oldest peer-led HIV/AIDS service organization, announced it is not hosting the popular Chicago Takes Off fundraiser this year and is instead focusing on "a more personal connection with its donors, clients, staff and volunteers [with] opportunities that foster conversations that will continue beyond a single event."
Recent events such as Barlesque, the Holiday Open House, and the upcoming Ride for AIDS Chicago, along with personal house parties, "align with TPAN's mission to help wipe out the stigma of HIV and AIDS," the agency stated in a press release.
"To put our efforts behind these conversations, we are taking a year off from Chicago Takes Off, our annual burlesque event," said Interim CEO Jeff Berry. "We appreciate the generosity of the arts community and everyone who has been a part of this event in the past. While we are extremely saddened that CTO will not take place this year, it's TPAN's sincere hope that this decision will allow us to refocus our business development plan, and come back in 2015 with a CTO that is bigger and stronger than ever."
TPAN recently moved into its new office space at 5050 N. Broadway in October of 2013, and along with the physical move came some internal restructuring. Considering everything that it takes to put on an event of this size and nature, the logistics involved, the capacity of its staff, and the best use of resources during this time of transition at the organization, TPAN leadership decided to not hold the event this year.
"It was a difficult decision and one that was not made lightly, but arrived at only after taking into consideration all of the many different factors involved," said Berry.
TPAN invites everyone to join them at future events they are hosting at places such as Progress Bar, the winner of Barlesque, as well as participate in its 11th annual Ride for AIDS Chicago, July 12—13. If you're interested in learning more about RFAC or to just hang out with the great folks of TPAN and join the conversation, stop by the Ride for AIDS Chicago Kickoff Party at Sidetrack on Saturday, January 25th from 4-7pm.
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