Golden Ears Gogos

Join us for this special online event as we celebrate 20 years of the SLF's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign!

Twenty years ago, African and Canadian grandmothers came together to spark a global movement rooted in solidarity, care and community.

Now, in lead up to the 26th International AIDS Conference, we're hosting a powerful panel of speakers, featuring grandmother leaders from Uganda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Canada.

They will reflect on the leadership of African grandmothers, international grandmothers’ solidarity, centring the priorities of older women, and shaping the future of the global HIV response.

🗓️ July 21, 2026�
⏱️ 10:00 Eastern | 14:00 UTC | 17:00 East Africa

Register today at the link in the comments.

We are proud that IAS - International AIDS Society has accepted our event as an Affiliated Independent Event.

Here is the direct link to Jean's 80mile Birthday ride:
https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/grandmotherscampaign2026/p/jean2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcASzh-tjbGNrBLOH2WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlMfgiW8qlqqwQgN3ahpFGLI9LEm1nzv_tAUqxT4u10glEYsmAXFtwZ8aIUm_aem_HP8N1XNuLKPnYb2i8Lp_JA

Happy Canada Day. Jean celebrated by going for a long ride - getting ready for her 80 mile ride on September 13th in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign and to mark her 80th birthday. She met up with a group of cyclists who did 159 km today to celebrate Canada Day (BC Randonneurs Cycling Club). That's almost 100 miles! Hmmm - wonder if that will be Jean's goal for her 100th birthday!

We all would like to see her reach her goal of 1000 new donors who would each donate $20 in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Grandmothers Campaign. Can you help Jean reach her goal? Please donate your usual amount (or more!) But in addition please talk to your friends and family about how important this fundraising effort is. Let's find those new donors!!
The USA, Canada and other countries have cut back on global funding and the consequences are devastating. It is up to us to fill the gaps and support the Grandmothers. Jean's ride is the one small thing she feels that she can do and making a donation to her ride is one big thing we can do.
Those tires need traction to complete the ride and your support will give traction to her fundraising goals!
Be an old donor!
Be a new donor!
Spread the word!
Join us in supporting her ride!
Here is the link to the fundraising page:
https://slf.akaraisin.com/ui/grandmotherscampaign2026/p/jean2026
Thanks so much for your support! Randonneurs # Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

Tonight’s the night…..no cooking and no dishes. Come “dine with the Gogos” between 5 and 8 pm and help us earn $$$ in support of the Grandmothers Campaign.

Our last event before summer is our “year end” Boston Pizza night out for dinner Fundraiser. Bring along friends and family between 5 and 8 pm, tell the host you are “dining with the Gogos” and enjoy a night out for dinner. We will earn a percentage of the entire restaurant receipts excluding alcohol and delivery but including take out. It’s a great win win event for you and the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

See you tomorrow (Saturday June 13th) from 11-3 at the St John the Divine Strawberry Tea bazaar.

In Thika, Kenya, unpredictable weather and rising food costs are making it harder for families to access nutritious food. In communities affected by HIV, these challenges are compounded. Effective treatment depends on adequate nutrition.

In our latest edition of Grassroots, you’ll read about how Stephen Lewis Foundation partners like WEMIHS are helping communities adapt and build climate resilience through locally led solutions, including sustainable fish and vegetable farming.

Read Grassroots today at the link in the comments.

Let's support amazing Abbotsford Gogo Jean on her 80 mile in a day ride to celebrate her 80th Birthday.

Our last meeting before our summer break is Weds. June 10 th (10am) at #3 22836 Dewdney Trunk Road.

We will have a bazaar table at St.John the Divines Strawberry Tea on June 13th from 11am-3pm.
Come for their lovely lunch or just come for the always fun bazaar. We are baking muffins and scones, have been busy making jam, jelly, and marmalade and have some great seasonal crafts.

Read the latest issue of Grassroots here.

Climate challenges are adding new layers of complexity and uncertainty in the global HIV response. In this edition of Grassroots, you’ll discover how SLF partners are supporting their communities in the face of climate crises.

You’ll also find reflections on the remarkable life and legacy of SLF co-founder Stephen Lewis, whose commitment to justice, grassroots leadership, and collective action continues to guide our work.

Thank you for being part of this community and for championing climate, health and social justice to end AIDS.

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