Colorado Health Network Explained
| Colorado Health Network |
| Formation: | 1983 |
| Abbreviation: | CHN |
| Formerly: | Colorado AIDS Project |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Headquarters: | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Leader Title: | CEO |
| Leader Name: | Darrell Vigil |
Colorado Health Network (CHN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Colorado that provides health and support services to individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS. Additionally they offer programs and resources for individuals impacted by hepatitis C, STDs, and substance abuse. The organization's CEO is Darrell Vigil.[1]
Fundraisers
As a nonprofit organization, Colorado Health Network runs multiple annual fundraising events throughout the year.[2]
Red Ball
See main article: Red Ball (event). Red Ball is an annual fundraiser fashion event in Denver, organized to raise AIDS awareness and honor World AIDS Day. The red-themed event is inspired by the AIDS awareness ribbon.[3]
Red Ribbon Ball
Red Ribbon Ball is a fundraising event ran since 1994.[4] The event had 200 guests in 2022, and raised $35,000. Sponsors included Gilead, UCHealth, Centura / Penrose Hospital, El Pomar Foundation, Infectious Disease Specialists, Gray Line, Walgreens, Cheetah Printing, Ent Credit Union, Peak Vista Community Health Centers.
References
- Web site: Harmon . Tracy . 21 February 2023 . Pueblo County commissioner accuses needle exchange of promoting drug use . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230625235946/https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2023/02/21/pueblo-county-commissioner-accuses-needle-exchange-of-drug-promotion/69916919007/ . 2023-06-25 . 2023-06-25 . Pueblo Chieftain . en-US.
- Web site: Navarro . Linda . 2022-05-01 . AROUND TOWN: Red Ribbon Ball welcomes 200 guests, features drag performances and AIDS Memorial quilt . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230626004854/https://gazette.com/life/around-town-red-ribbon-ball-welcomes-200-guests-features-drag-performances-and-aids-memorial-quilt/article_dc75a16e-b9d2-11ec-a90c-bb26a978bd4b.html . 2023-06-26 . 2023-06-26 . Colorado Springs Gazette . en.
- Web site: 2022-11-23 . "The Red Ball" Combines Cutting-Edge Runway & World Aids Day Awareness . 2023-06-26 . FOX31 Denver . en-US.
- Web site: Navarro . Linda . 2017-04-12 . AROUND TOWN: SCAP Red Ribbon Ball honors heroes in the HIV/AIDS fight . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230626005505/https://gazette.com/health/around-town-scap-red-ribbon-ball-honors-heroes-in-the-hiv-aids-fight/article_4d8692f0-0ab4-596d-a10e-e7b29ee51188.html . 2023-06-26 . 2023-06-26 . Colorado Springs Gazette . en.
