The National HIV Testing Day Basketball Tournament will take place in Montgomery to promote the importance of HIV awareness. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of basketball, giveaways, games, and free HIV testing on Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kershaw YMCA.
Alabama ranks among the states with the highest rates of HIV diagnoses throughout the country. Organizers say this event is a great way to encourage HIV screening, raise awareness, and encourage early action in young adults.
Several local organizations are partnering together to host this event, including the Alabama Department of Public Health, Central Alabama Alliance Resource & Advocacy Center, She Looks Like Me, and more.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
