World Hepatitis Day takes place on July 28th, 2023 and AVI Health & Community Services has partnered with Mina Mercury and Friends of Dorothy in Victoria to raise awareness about Hepatitis C.
Dinner and Drag hosted by Mina Mercury will be held July 28th from 6:30-8pm at Friends of Dorothy Victoria, an all ages venue located at 537 Johnson Street.
Donations will be collected at the event and 100% of donations made in the name of World Hepatitis Day will be directed to support AVI’s food, education and healthcare programs for individuals impacted by HCV on Vancouver Island.
If you are unable to attend but would like to donate directly, please click this link!
AVI Health and Community Services (AVI) provides community education and health services to marginalized populations in four centres across Vancouver Island.
AVI promotes health, dignity and wellbeing to individuals with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and who often face barriers to care.
Those impacted by Hepatitis C virus (HCV) often appear asymptomatic, even after their disease has progressed to cause significant internal symptoms. AVI offers an important venue for information and healthcare for many of the individuals impacted by Hep C in our communities – and offers vital services such as accessible food programs. Without adequate nutrition, the impact of Hep C can progress further. Hep C has a long list of damaging effects that include metabolic disorder, increased risk of stroke and heart disease, changes to neurotransmitters, as well as other difficult issues that lead to a reduction in quality of life. AVI is providing important information and support to those with HCV.