FOUNDER
Steve Stagon
FOUNDING MEMBERS
This program is closed to new donations
VISIONARY $75,000 and Above
● John C. Graves Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward
LEGACY $10,000 – $74,999
● Community Foundation of Broward
● Scott Noxon
BENEFACTOR $5,000 – $9,999
● Carol L. Banning & her son Jeffrey W. Banning
● Hugh G. Beswick
● Kenneth S. Hollander
● Joe Pallant, Pallant Insurance*
● Thomas Sheaffer
PIONEER $2,500 – $4,999
● Martin Davis & Ann Beswick Davis
● Tyler Healis
● Paul A. Galluccio
● Alvin Granowsky,Donald LaRue, John Glenndinning
● Gary Kempler, Futurity First, & Gary Kelly in memory of George H. Potts
● Bill Lewis & Manny Ravelo
● Peter Loethner in memory of Ed, Glenn & Rose
● John Ramos & Tim Caldwell
● Myrna I. Ramos & Ana Alonso
● Paul & Jan Robertson in memory of Carl Freiwald
FOUNDER $1,200 – $2,499
● Anonymous
● Jeffrey W. Banning
● Dr. Clifford L. Barton
● Christopher Bates in memory of William Jeffrey Tacy
● Darcy Beeman
● Daniel & Deborah Booker
● Dr. Louis Benevento
● John Boyle Jr. in memory of Dr. Charles Farthing
● Justin Bullard & Tim Luznar
● Joyous Burkart in honor of her son, Eric Gallo
● George Castrataro
● Jimmy Cunningham & Jerson Velazquez
● Ann Davis
● Jim DeFrank and Keith Johnson
● Gregg West & Evan Blair
● John Zieba
● Andrew Fischman
● Barbara Friedland & David Friedland
● Mauricio Gerson & Jimmy Baker
● Michael Gillis
● Raymond Griffis & Mark Tews
● Stacy Hyde
● Peter Jackson
● Teresa Justice
● Bridget Kenny
● Eindar Khant & Dixon Gonzalez
● LandEscapes by Tosh
● Stanley Levine & Barbara Weschler
● Jack Lucky & Tim Myles
● Francine Manikin and Family Philanthropic Fund, a donor advised fund of the Associated Jewish
● Community Federation of Baltimore
● Ruth A. Mueller
● Bruce Walther
● Andrew Wilkinson
● Cliff Mulcahy & John Zieba of Rosie’s Bar & Grill
● Mark Negrete & Jackson Padgett of Alibi & Bill’s of Wilton Manors in memory of Travis Hensley
● Marcelo A. Perlicz
● Marqus M. Ristau
● Paul Rolli
● Robert Santos
● Dr. Elie Schochet
● Tosh Smith
● Will Spencer
● Steve C. Stagon
● Steve Stelmack & Randy Cheek
● Frank Stenger-Castro
● Dr. Kenneth Stevenson & George Kress
● Jim Stork & Ron Ansin
● Dean J. Trantalis
● Sheila Banning Valenti
● Joe Van Eron & Jack Zimmerman of Liberty Suites
RIBBON SOCIETY
In order to accomplish the museum’s important work, the board of directors introduced the Ribbon Society in 2014. Individuals who join the Ribbon Society sustain and support the work of the museum on an annual and ongoing basis. Now called the Ribbon Society, the goal of the program is for the museum to raise $10,000 in monthly support. Those interested in the Ribbon Society may join simply by clicking this link, the Ribbon Society Levels of Support, or by calling the museum directly at (954) 390-0550
Red Ribbon $1200
● Jeff Schwarz
● David Schrock
● John Noffo
● Mark Addison
● Joseph Montrose ( In Memory of Dan Trandafir)
● Steve Stagon
● Jeff Banning
● Tim Hart
● Will Spencer
● William (Bill) Jaume
● Andy Ruffner
● John Ramos
● Cmr. Dr. Barbara Sharief
● Poz Attitudes Support Group
● Dr. Elie Schochet
● Ari Mango
● Dr. Ana Puga
● David Starkey
● Dr. Requel Lopes, AP
Rainbow Ribbon $1200
● Robert C. Hickman
Lavender Ribbon $600
● Jeff Schwarz
● David Schrock
● John Noffo
Yellow Ribbon $300
● Earl Graybeal
White Ribbon $120
● MATT EATON
● Stephen Ferrante
Our greatest need is in these five areas:
● Front Desk Greeters – Greet visitors and assist with light data-entry and other tasks.
● Docent – Guide visitors through the chronology of AIDS exhibit. Training provided.
● Archive Coordinators – Help catalogue, archive and document information.
● Outreach Specialists – Distribute flyers in the community and procure group visits.
● Social Media Librarians – Create desktop HIV information database from social media content.
If the jobs listed do not interest you or you have a special talent you wish to share, contact us! We will find a way for you to make a meaningful contribution.
From all of us at the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center,thank you for your interest and support!
Our greatest need is in these five areas:
● Front Desk Greeters – Greet visitors and assist with light data-entry and other tasks.
● Docent – Guide visitors through the chronology of AIDS exhibit. Training provided.
● Archive Coordinators – Help catalogue, archive and document information.
● Outreach Specialists – Distribute flyers in the community and procure group visits.
● Social Media Librarians – Create desktop HIV information database from social media content.
If the jobs listed do not interest you or you have a special talent you wish to share, contact us! We will find a way for you to make a meaningful contribution.
From all of us at the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center,thank you for your interest and support!
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS
The SMART Ride
The SMART Ride provided startup funds for the museum. Subsequently, they have donated additional money to make possible group visits to the museum. From their website: “For those not familiar with SMART Ride, we are a 2-day, 165 Mile fully supported bicycle ride. What makes us truly unique is our 100% guarantee that every penny you raise as a rider or crew will go to help those affected, infected or at risk for HIV and AIDS in Florida. In the past 12 years we have raised over $7.3 Million and 100% of every penny went back to the communities we all serve.”
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
AHF is a major sponsor who provided significant support for our education program. They made it possible for us to go into 33 Broward County schools with HIV education. Further, AHF is underwriting additional support groups and educational film endeavors. This will aid us in our mission to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of HIV/AIDS by educating, enlightening and empowering the community locally and broadly.
Broward County Florida Cultural Division
Funding is provided in part by the Broward County Board of Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Specifically, current funding supports exhibits, cultural series, films and play readings.
Broward Health and the Lynne Warrick Institute
We thank both Broward Health and the Lynn Warrick Institute for sponsoring our Broward County High School AIDS Awareness contest.
The SMART Ride
The SMART Ride provided startup funds for the museum. Subsequently, they have donated additional money to make possible group visits to the museum. From their website: “For those not familiar with SMART Ride, we are a 2-day, 165 Mile fully supported bicycle ride. What makes us truly unique is our 100% guarantee that every penny you raise as a rider or crew will go to help those affected, infected or at risk for HIV and AIDS in Florida. In the past 12 years we have raised over $7.3 Million and 100% of every penny went back to the communities we all serve.”
Broward Health and the Lynne Warrick Institute
We thank both Broward Health and the Lynn Warrick Institute for sponsoring our Broward County High School AIDS Awareness contest.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
AHF is a major sponsor who provided significant support for our education program. They made it possible for us to go into 33 Broward County schools with HIV education. Further, AHF is underwriting additional support groups and educational film endeavors. This will aid us in our mission to increase awareness and decrease the stigma of HIV/AIDS by educating, enlightening and empowering the community locally and broadly.
Broward County Florida Cultural Division
Funding is provided in part by the Broward County Board of Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Specifically, current funding supports exhibits, cultural series, films and play readings.
JOHN C. GRAVES FOUNDATION
In Appreciations to the John C. Graves Foundation support in helping us open our doors in 2014
John C. Graves died on October 13, 2003. He was a 65-year old gay man who came out, as he died, ahead of his time. Born and raised in New York City, Graves earned his doctorate at Princeton and taught philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1964 to 1974.
According to biographers (including himself), Graves came out of the closet in 1972, three years after the Stonewall Riots, when most men of his age still felt too unsafe to share such information outside of small circles of friends. He became an activist and went on to help found the Gay Academic Union of New England and the Boston Center for Lesbians and Gay Men.
EXPRESS INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING
To sign-up, fill-in the information below and press the button labeled “Express Interest” to the right of the social media icons.
Open Volunteer Spots: Unlimited
Andy Ruffner and Requel Lopes
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd. Suite 109, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304