Events

We invite you to join us at Re-tie the Red Ribbon from 6 - 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the SeaGate Convention Center. The evening supports the growth of the Ann Wayson Locher Memorial Fund for HIV Care.

Ann Wayson Locher, MSN, RN, was a nurse, pioneer, visionary, advocate and educator who opened the first grant-funded free and anonymous HIV testing site in northwest Ohio in 1985. Ann pursued her passion of caring for people with HIV. Having forseen the need for services for the people living with HIV/AIDS, she organized a team of experts to form the Ryan White Program at The University of Toledo Medical Center in 2000. The center continues to offer comprehensive community-based healthcare for all people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS.

The University of Toledo Medical Center has been the regional referral center for HIV care for more than 30 years and has served the needs of the growing population of persons with HIV. Support of this event makes a difference to the women and men in our community who depend on the services of the Ryan White Program.

The evening has a great line up of entertainment, including Toledo School for the Arts Alumni Band, The Overton Project and Toledo's very own Ramona Collins and Trez Gregory.

On behalf of the Re-tie the Red Ribbon event committee and The University of Toledo Medical Center Ryan White Program, thank you for becoming a sponsor and attending the event to honor Ann's passion and vision. 

If you are unable to attend Re-tie the Red Ribbon on Saturday, Sept. 14, please click here to make a donation.