VolunteerLEON's Featured Story - March 2004

VolunteerLEON Youth Corps Excel at Red Ribbon Knowledge Bowl!

During a Red Ribbon Knowledge Bowl held on Saturday, March 13, at Perry-Paige Auditorium, VolunteerLEON Youth Corps members proved who is most knowledgeable about HIV and AIDS. The Youth Corps won 1st Place in the Intermediate Division for ages 12-14 and 4th Place in the Advanced Division for ages 15-18. Both teams received trophies.

The competition which was sponsored by the Tallahassee Alumnae and Beta Alpha Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., allowed youth teams from around Tallahassee to compete in a Brain Bowl-like competition. Eight youth teams competed during the Sorority’s Red Ribbon Day, an International Day of Service activity that focuses on HIV and AIDS.

The team members for the Intermediate Division were Avionne Moore, Aariel Monroe, Autumn Singletary, and alternate, Lea’ Thompson. The Advanced team members were Landy Hayes, Sophia Ezomoghene, Akin Ritchie, and alternate Jeff Walker.

One of the Youth Corps focus areas is HIV/AIDS and through partnerships with other organizations, they are able to learn about the disease that plagues our nation. In April, Big Bend Cares, Inc. will be providing peer education training for youth who are interested making presentations to other youth regarding HIV and AIDS.

For information on HIV/AIDS services, education, and volunteer opportunities visit Big Bend Cares online at www.BigBendCares.org.