AMSA
AMSA's Local Chapter Project Directory
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION/CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Project title | 2006 AIDS Walk for the New Mexico AIDS Services |
| Project type(s) | Community Service,Fundraiser |
| Date completed | 09/09/2006 |
| Chapter | University of New Mexico SOM |
| Project Coordinator | Mariebeth Velasquez |
| Summary of project | Local chapter members of the LGBT People in Medicine and Straight Allies participated in the 5K Walk to raise awareness and funds for the New Mexico AIDS Services |
| Content area | LGBT People in Medicine |
| Number of participants | 15 |
| Participant hours involved | 15 hour(s) |
| PROJECT PLANNING | |
| Coordinator roles | |
| Coordinator hours | hour(s) |
| FUNDING & ADVERTISING | |
| Total project cost | $25/person (optional) |
| Project funding | Admission/participant charge |
| Funding breakdown of sources and/or donations: | |
| Project advertising | Mass emails, class announcements, and word of mouth. |
| PROJECT EVALUATION | |
| Success rating (1 = unsuccesful, 5 = very successful) |
4 |
| Lessons/suggestions | More focus on recruitment efforts. Start planning, registration, and recruitment earlier in the year... talk it up! |
| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS | |
| Comments | Try to get faculty involved. It's fun for students to walk with faculty and have the opportunity to chat in an informal environment. |
