Welcome to Our Team Page!

Team RAAN is walking because HIV education and prevention is important and because we want to encourage others to help. The money we raise goes directly to prevention efforts and serving rural Minnesotans affected by HIV. YOU can make a difference in the lives of people in rural MN infected and affected by HIV. It is important more now than ever because funding is being cut while the number of those being affected by HIV increases. Please support the Rural AIDS Action Network and the Minnesota AIDS Project as we work towards stopping HIV in Minnesota.

In 2010, PLWHA in greater Minnesota along with those affected by or at-risk for HIV transmission, accessed essential, supportive, and preventative services through RAAN’s seven regional service networks. Service achievements in 2010 included:
• RAAN served 286 PLWHA. Of those served, 69 were new to the agency.
• RAAN’s partner clinics and infectious disease Specialists provided primary medical care to 203 PLWHA, who made 928 visits for medical care.
• RAAN staff and partner agencies conducted 736 free rapid HIV tests. Each participant received a personal risk assessment and prevention education session.
• RAAN Medical Case Managers served 225 clients through 6883 visits or contacts.
• RAAN helped 95 clients access medical services and adhere to treatment regimens by paying for doctor visits and prescription medications.
• 29 PLWHA attended at least one meeting of RAAN’s support groups in Mankato and Hibbing.
• RAAN provided medical transportation to 195 clients.

Team Members Name Raised Chelsea Skluzacek $235.00 Charles Hempeck $780.00 Kathryn Hansen $130.00 Jennifer L. Abernathy $385.00 Michelle Runyon $25.00 Andy Harkison $25.00 Les D. Hohenstein $50.00 Team has 7 Individuals