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Kumbaya Foundation

Raising awareness & funds for people living with HIV / AIDS ~ Since 1992

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Dear Friends, Thank you for your support for Kumbaya. I believe that there is a message that needs to be heard; to clear the misconceptions surrounding HIV/AIDS, here and around the world. I also believe that people like Stephen Lewis, Warchild, Teresa Group and many others, deserve to be supported. Your continued involvement means everything. Stay tuned for our next event. Molly Johnson

Molson Amphitheatre, TORONTO
International AIDS Conference

The Kumbaya Foundation will once again power up to focus on the global battle against the HIV/AIDS pandemic by bringing together Canadians for an evening of music and words.

A future outdoor KUMBAYA concert would be staged at the Molson Amphitheatre and would use the power of contemporary music to share facts and stories with young people; encouraging them to engage in the fight for those affected by, living with and dying from HIV/AIDS -- and to learn what they can do to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS both here and abroad.

The Kumbaya Foundation, established in 1992, raised over a million dollars for the care of people living with AIDS and HIV. What began as a gathering of Canadian musicians lead by singer Molly Johnson, grew into an annual festival of music, art, education and compassion that made a powerful impact on Canadians. From 1992 to 1995 Kumbaya was broadcast live by MuchMusic, and featured Canada's very best talent from Rush to The Tragically Hip, from Barenaked Ladies to Sarah McLachlan. In its inaugural, history making years at the Ontario Place Forum and the Molson Amphitheatre, Kumbaya's proud sponsors were Health Canada, Molson Breweries, Much Music and The House of Blues.

Now more than a decade later, the AIDS virus continues to spread world-wide, but particularly in Africa. 40 million people worldwide. 26 million in Africa - mostly young women who are dying at such a rate that more than half of some African countries children - 14 million in all -- are now orphans. Most affected have no access to treatment and, even for those "lucky" enough to get the drugs. There is NO CURE. In Canada, the rate of infection continues to rise alarmingly, nearly doubling in the last decade.

Complacency and misinformation make the need for Kumbaya more relevant and important than ever. By speaking directly to the next generation, Kumbaya once again rises to the growing need and hosts a musical event to raise AIDS awareness. In conjunction with the International Conference on AIDS being held in Toronto, Kumbaya will lend a powerful voice to the international community, demonstrating that Canada cares passionately about the AIDS epidemic. The fundraising efforts will benefit outstanding groups working for the cause, including the Stephen Lewis Foundation, War Child Canada and the Teresa Group.

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The Kumbaya 2006 team included veteran activists June Callwood, Denise Donlon and Molly Johnson, along with Shelley Ambrose, Anna Ross, Mark Smith, Pegi Cecconi, Velma Barkwell, Kathy Cochrane, Don Simpson, Carolyn V. Mill, Health Canada, Chum Group, House of Blues and many others who will help get the message heard.

Kumbaya | Molson Amphitheatre | Toronto

contact: info@mollyjohnson.com

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XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
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XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
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War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
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War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
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War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
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War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group

XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group XVI International AIDS Conference, A ugust 18th 2006, Kumbaya Foundation
Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
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Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
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Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
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Molly Johnson, June Callwood, Denise Donlon
Charity Concert for people living with AIDS/HIV
Kumbaya2006.org, XVI International AIDS Conference, Stephen Lewis Foundation
War Child Canada, Teresa Group