Giri Kumar Makarla, Dr.Pedro Cahn, Prof. Julio Montaner & Surya Prakash Makarla           

 aids ride 2010, mexico city to vienna       
"Our mission is to prevent further transmission of HIV in the global community". Aids Ride 2010 is aimed to work on smart objectives that will have definite impact on public and the use of Hot Air Balloon as a vehicle would amplify public and media attention in many folds. However, our enlisted key statements are as follows:

• 1) To raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, using various strategies.
  2) To counter stigma and discrimination, thereby promoting and protecting human rights, and more specifically to embody in our actions the theme of the 18th International AIDS Conference (Aids2010): Rights Here, Right Now!
  3) To bridge the geographical space between the 17th International AIDS Conference (Mexico City) and the 18th International AIDS Conference (Vienna, Austria).  

There are different strategies in the journey of AIDSRIDE2010 across different planned locations: Strategies: Balloon flights, Local bike rides across the planned towns, Seminars & awareness programs on HIV/AIDS, Local Hubs to promote AIDS 2010, Free Hugs Campaigns, Murals against HIV/AIDS in the hospitals and civic centers,  Global Peace Tiles Project, Yoga for positive living and other constructive activities for the pubic and PLWHAs. 

Governance: The Steering Committee and the Advisory Board of AIDSRIDE2010 are professionals comprising of youth and adult allies having exceptional experience in their respective fields and most of them, who made AIDSRIDE2008 possible! The Governance of the AIDSRIDE2010 is under the umbrella of Advisory Board Committee and Steering Committee, working together to accomplish the set goals and objectives.

Collaboration: We welcome new volunteers and partners with open arms. The AIDSRIDE2010 committee invites all NGOs, CBOs, Foundations, Private bodies & other organisation with common mission and who may collaborate as a strategic partner. Please inquire today about how you can become a cherished part of the AIDS Ride 2010 and B'Care family.