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On Saturday, November 6, 2010 the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is hosting its 17th Annual ’Kids for Kids Carnival’ in New York City to bring children and families together and raise awareness on the global efforts to eliminate pediatric HIV and AIDS.
Each year the Carnival attracts over 1,000 people including adults and children, which raises around $1.5 million dollars to help fund research and education on pediatric HIV and AIDS, giving hope to mothers and children with the disease. The ’Kids for Kids Carnival’ offers celebrity-hosted games and activities and samplings from New York’s best restaurants. This year’s activity sponsors include: Disney, 77kids by
American Eagle, LittleMissMatched, Kidz Creations, and special workshops with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.
Highlights of the ’Kids for Kids Carnival’ will include: denim decorating from 77kids by American Eagle; the beloved Disney Reading Room; a special appearance by Kami, an HIV + Muppet character from Takalani Sesame, the South African version of Sesame Street; an African dance workshop led by the Alvin Ailey Dance Workshop; sock puppet making by LittleMissMatched; and the signature art room, which has enlisted artists such as Kiki Smith, Cecily Brown, Jessica Craig-Martin, Sean Landers, and Billy Sullivan, just to name a few. Several of New York City’s finest restaurants will be participating in Restaurant Row: Otto Enoteca Pizzeria by Mario Batali, ”˜wichcraft by Tom Colicchio, Billy’s Bakery, Serendipity, Pain D’Avignon and many more.
WHERE:
Skylight Soho
275 Hudson Street
New York City
WHEN:
Saturday, November 6, 2010
1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
ABOUT ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS FOUNDATION
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries to implement prevention, care, and treatment; to further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
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