August 11, 2004

UCSD AIDS Research Institute To Benefit
From Macy’s October 2 Fundraiser

By Sue Pondrom

UCSD’s AIDS Research Institute has been selected as a recipient of a Macy’s Fashion Valley and Mission Valley Home Store’s Passport In-Store fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, October 2. Passport In-Store is a shopping event benefiting more than eight HIV/AIDS community organizations in the San Diego area, including the AIDS Research Institute. The activity-filled day of fashion events, special discounts, cooking demonstrations, makeovers, and the chance to win a $1,000 Macy’s shopping spree, is sponsored by Cargo, Star 100.7, and Luna Bar.

In past events, Macy’s has raised more than $18 million in HIV/AIDS research, prevention, treatment and care to meet emerging needs. For this year’s fundraiser, the AIDS Research Institute will sell $10 tickets, and retain 100 percent of that money to support its diverse HIV/AIDS research and clinical activities at UCSD. In addition, Macy’s employees will sell tickets to their customers three weeks prior to Passport In-Store, and Macy’s will split these funds among participating charities. Macy’s also will contribute an additional $3 to the AIDS Research Institute for every pre-sold ticket redeemed during Passport In-Store.

For more information about the AIDS Research Institute’s participation in Macy’s Passport In-Store or to purchase a $10 ticket, call (858) 534-5545.

Media Contacts: Sue Pondrom (619) 543-6163