Saturday 12th November 2011  8:00 PM

WHAT: 18th Annual Red Ribbon Ball
WHERE: The Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island
DATE: Saturday, November 12, 2011
TICKETS: $225

The Red Ribbon Ball represents Colina Insurance Limited?s vision for corporate philanthropy and, now in its 18th year, is The Bahamas? largest annual AIDS awareness event and the major fundraiser for The AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas. The 2011 ball is a masquerade event. Our theme, Removing the Mask, emphasizes the continuing need to eliminate the stigma surrounding the condition.

PATRON
The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
The Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham and Mrs. Delores Ingraham

DATE & VENUE
12 November, 2011
The Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island

TOTAL FUNDS DONATED TO DATE
In excess of $800,000

PRESENTED BY
Colina Insurance Limited
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation

WITH EXECUTIVE SPONSORS
Kerzner International Bahamas Ltd
John Bull
American Airlines/American Eagle
Sun Bound

The Red Ribbon Ball has netted more than $800,000 since inception. Funds from the annual gala have been used to:

Provide medication to indigent HIV-positive pregnant mothers and their babies, significantly reducing the rate of transmission from mother to baby;
Fund an afterschool programme (mentorship, medication and academic assistance) for adolescents living with HIV;
Fund education and training programmes;
Increase awareness programmes and public service announcements;
Refurbish its headquarters which is used as a resource and counseling centre; and
Provide help and support to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

The Red Ribbon Ball has netted more than $800,000 since inception. Funds from the annual gala have been used to:
? Provide medication to indigent HIV-positive pregnant mothers and their babies, significantly reducing the rate of transmission from mother to baby;
? Fund an afterschool programme (mentorship, medication and academic assistance) for adolescents living with HIV;
? Fund education and training programmes;
? Increase awareness programmes and public service announcements;
? Refurbish its headquarters which is used as a resource and counseling centre; and
? Provide help and support to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Today, in our 18th year of activism, and with the 2011 Ball scheduled for November 12, Colina Insurance Limited continues this legacy of hope as, alongside corporate partners, we continue to take the lead in drawing attention and driving compassion to the cause of HIV/AIDS.
WHAT: 18th Annual Red Ribbon Ball
WHERE: The Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island
DATE: Saturday, November 12, 2011
TICKETS: $225