Friday, August 17, 2007

Protesters to gather at RV park that turned away HIV-positive 2-year-old

Following national outrage when an HIV-positive 2-year-old boy was denied use of a public pool, the Campaign to End AIDS is holding a "family reunion" to protest the RV park where the incident occurred.

An expected 150 attendees plan to use the pool and showers at Wales West RV Park in Silver Hill, Ala., while wearing bathing suits that read "HIV Positive." On September 3, at least 100 people living with HIV/AIDS will arrive at the park via caravans originating in Washington, D.C.; Nashville; Miami; Houston; Dallas; and Little Rock, Ark.

The owner of Wales West RV Park, Ken Zadnichek, said he welcomes the Campaign to End AIDS to the facilitiesread more

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