I've volunteered with Until There's A Cure two years in a row at their annual Giants game selling raffle tickets and it's been a blast. Great cause, plus organized and friendly staff.
I have worn the same bracelet everyday for 17 years & it still looks fabulous. The best money ever spent supporting a cause. I can't imagine not wearing it & continue to get compliments because of its timeless style.
I first became aware of Until There's A Cure in the 90's because of their annual S.F. Giants game. Eventually I became very involved with the organization and enlisted many friends and family members as well. They are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, and a terrific group with whom to work. And, of course, their cause and "function" (raising awareness and funds for AIDS research), is critical and very dear to me. I just can't imagine a more relevant and devoted team. Although, I must admit that I hope they go out of business someday because they've helped find the cure...but until then, go Until There's A Cure!
These people deserve your support ! I have known the leaders of this organization for over a decade - and observed "up close" as they have worked hard to build and sustain their efforts at awareness and financial support AIDS research and support services organizations. Funded primarily through sales of awareness building bracelets and other items, nearly 100% of the funds raised are devoted to grants to organziations which have a direct impact on research and suppport serviuces related to AIDS.
World Aids Day is less then a month away! The Timing is perfect to spread the word of this organizations cause. They are celebrating 20 years of spreading compassion, knowledge, funding, remembrance, and perseverance Until there's A Cure. HIV Aids has gone from being an invisible silent killer, to becoming more manageable, though developed expensive treatments, it remains a complex virus but progress is gaining way. Prevention education is the most economical means and using a tool is impactful. Give a gift, make a donation or purchase a bracelet to support this cause, remember those near and dear that have past and remind those to protect themselves today. The bracelet you buy could further impact an artisan living with HIV Aids and allows them to provide such simplicities in their communities as shelter, food, water, medication & education.
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This year Until There's A Cure has been invited to participate at the New Living Expo held at the SF Expo Center. The event focuses on the tools necessary to enjoy a healthy, spiritually fulfilling, environmentally sustainable and socially just lives. Volunteers will be selling Until's products that are hand made, some made from recycled material, keeping it out of landfill, and the ibean plant, which is grown in a recycled pot. Come visit us at the Expo April 27 - 29 and see first hand the commodore of being an Until volunteer!
I became aware of UTAC in the 90's, when I was given one of their original bracelets. I wear the bracelet almost daily, as a reminder of family and friends who were lost to AIDS or are still battling the disease. Through their celebrity endorsements in magazines and their annual fundraising events with the San Francisco Giants, plus sales of bracelets, they continue the fight to find a cure. UTAC has survived tough economic times by being lean and innovative. I know through the work of great employees, countless volunteers and dedicated Board member, UTAC will continue to prosper.
I've been buying Until There's a Cure bracelets for friends and family for years. UTAC is truly one of the founding organizations that began the whole bracelet as fundraiser movement. Even more importantly, their work helps save and preserve countless lives, spread awareness, and work in collaboration with other HIV/AIDS organizations, and improves the economic well-being of the bracelet makers. Until There's a Cure is a true innovator and team player organization. They get my vote -- and more than one if I had it!
I started volunteering for Until There's A Cure about 4-5 years ago and recently joined their board. I continue to be amazed at the team's passion, creativity, drive and commitment. With limited resources, Until There's a Cure has a reach well-beyond their actual size. Their efficiency is remarkable, and I have the utmost respect for Executive Director Nora Hanna. She is a model leader.
I continue to be amazed at the reach of Until There's A Cure. For a small group, they have a huge impact. I wear my bracelets from them every day to remind me of why we keep up the fight.
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I help out sometimes at Until There's A Cure (UTAC) and from the inside I can tell you that the thing I like best about UTAC is how lean they are. They give a huge portion of their donations and bracelet proceeds to the cause of fighting HIV/AIDS. This organization is truly there to help, not to make a name for themselves. If you dig deep and really look at many of the big name charities, only a very small proportion of all donations actually goes to charity. The rest goes for their overhead, their marketing or their big legal teams. Not at Until There's A Cure.
The bracelets they sell are not only great looking, but each style tells a story. Many of them are made by HIV positive women in Africa and the funds go back to their villages to help them live and thrive with their disease and to help the children orphaned by the disease. This is a powerful motivator for me to help.
I hope you will too...Until There's A Cure
My iBean is finally sprouting...love that I can "grow" my support instead of just wearing items. Don't get me wrong, the jewelry and apparel is great, but I think it's pretty awesome that I can plant this. Hello nature!
My Until There's A Cure shipment came in a Uline supply box; glad to see my work is not the only one that reuses any usable box it can find! Not only am I an advocate for this foundation because of the wonderful work they do for HIV/AIDS, but I'm even happier to support any business that uses the 3 R's: Reuses, Recycles, and Repurposes!
Did you know that they reinvest 90% of all proceeds back into the cause!? That's only 10% overhead! How awesome is it that they are smart enough to reuse, recycle, and repurpose - not only for the greater good of the environment - but also so that they can delegate more money to the fight against HIV/AIDS!? Until There's A Cure will ALWAYS have my business!
My Review About; Until There is a Cure Foundation, USA
Before I commence with my review, let me say how much I admire the board, Management and staff of Until There is a Cure Foundation, USA and how honored I feel to be sharing my review about an organization which is making a huge difference in the lives of many families in our community.
When I was surfing on the internet, I came across a web page, www.until.org. I was inspired by it and I decided to initiate contact with the organization. I applied for a grant which after a couple of month, It was approved/ /awarded.
They say that childhood is the best time for everyone in their life. But not so many children in our community can say that today. My organization which is called Kiyita Family Alliance for Development (KIFAD) works towards contributing to increased access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment, home based care and support to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in Wakiso District.
We concentrate mainly on increasing care and support to people infected and affected by HIV / AIDS in order to mitigate the effects of the epidemic. Besides that we aim at strengthening the coping of People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), Orphans and other vulnerable children families to progressively become self reliant for economical sustainability of their families, building the internal capacity of KIFAD for effective and sustainable programme design and implementation and finally, improving access to food among families / households, infected and affected by HIV / AIDS, as far as our financial means allows us to.
Through a grant of $4000 KIFAD got from Until There is a Cure Foundation; it made a huge difference in the lives of many community members in our community. Over 800 people were tested for HIV and got to know their HIV Sero status. During the same time, 60 pregnant women were referred to HIV treatment, care and support centre’s. Through this arrangement, 59 HIV Positive women gave birth to HIV Negative babies through a program called Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. This program is about supporting pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS to give birth to HIV Negative babies. If it was not for the support from Until there is a cure foundation, all those babies could have been HIV Positive.
As I am writing this review now, these children are now over five years of age good enough all these children are HIV Negative. Until recently, a reasonable number of the same women are still benefiting from the support KIFAD got from Until there is a Cure Foundation. This is through the production and sale of Red paper bracelets to UTAC from which they are earning some income to make their families happy and their children access to education.
The project for which Until there is a cure foundation donated funds to was for supporting people living with HIV/AIDS families and children who have lost their parents to AIDS, infected by HI/AIDS. If it was not for this great support, these children could have learnt to cry before knowing laughter, to work without knowing to rest, and would have continued to do so unless organizations like UTAC intervenes. They would suffer and live in inhuman conditions, because if they don’t, they would die, at the same time knowing in their hearts that if they continue to live, they will die anyway.
There are millions of children in our community today living in such situations, involved in child labour, and as we try as we can, we cannot support all of them. Our Endeavour has been to raise funds from people and organizations of good will like until there is a cure and to use that money to educate, feed, support access to healthcare and bring some laughter and sunshine into these people's darkened and hopeless lives.
The donations of funds we received from UTAC were for providing care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS in our community. It specifically made many children alive and have learn not only how to write their names, but also to read Until there is a cure foundation updates from its web page and share its victories as if they were their own. It built on earth castles that were in air.
I feel UTAC is an organization which is worth praising for the great work they are doing to make a difference in the lives of people in the different communities.
Thank you very much for all the support.
Bongole Richard Bob
Programme Manager
KIFAD.
I have volunteered with Until repeatedly, and can attest to how much of a green impact they have. Not only do they show this through small gestures like working with the lights off in the daytime or reusing as much packaging as possible, but through the fundamentals of their cause as well.
HIV/AIDS has a major effect on poverty by depriving people of their health and ability to work. And in turn, poverty affects the environment because people must resort to less green-friendly customs, jobs, and the like, in order to support themselves. Here is where Until steps in and helps people affected by HIV/AIDS support their families so they do not have to resort to environmentally unfriendly actions.
Take for example, Until's red beaded AIDS pin, made by women in rural South Africa. These women who have been affected by HIV/AIDS receive compensation for crafting the pins and can then support their families. Then the proceeds as well go back to help more victims of HIV/AIDS through the Topsy Foundation.
I believe Until has a major effect on the environment, both through the small things they do, and the larger goals of the foundation.
I'm not only a volunteer at Until, I'm a passionate fan of their product. My favorite bracelet, and the one I wear every day, is the African Art bracelet, made from recycled PVC piping. In addition to the focus on sustainability, each bracelet is unique, hand carved and crafted by people in Namibia who are directly affected by HIV/AIDS. The money Until There's A Cure earns on the sale of these bracelets is returned to these villagers for care services, food and schooling for their children. Until prioritizes being green and through this joint project in Namibia, Until is spreading the message about the value of recycling.
I've been volunteering with Until There's a Cure for almost a year now. I love working with the organization for many reasons, including the meaningful work that they do all over the world, and how much of an effort to be green they put forth.
After packaging tons of bracelets for them, I can tell you with complete certainty that they make a huge effort to reuse packaging and be eco-friendly. Some of their bracelets show this as well, as many are made out of recycled materials. The Orphan Bracelet, for example, which is made in South Africa, is made using recycled rubber. This, and many of their other bracelets show their effort to be green in the manufacturing of the bracelet and it's packaging.
Until There's A Cure Foundation - where do I even begin? I have been volunteering with this organization for over a year now, excited to play my part in America's developing nonprofit industrial complex. With the agility of the private sector and the purely altruistic motives of the government, Until There's A Cure foundation is improving many aspects of today's world - one sale of The Bracelet at a time.
In an effort to do our part to combat the rampant consumerism propegated by the western world, we at Until There's A Cure Foundation reuse discarded technology. While other companies and individuals are locked in an endless cycle of purchasing and discarding, we're fighting the trend and improving the world. As old computers are discarded, Until There's A Cure Foundation takes them in and give them a new chance at life in a [mostly] caring and gentle environment. This prevents the incomplete recycling of heavy metals and the need for additional rare earth minerals, improving the finances of by western companies struggling to compete in the rising prices caused by China's quotas on rare earth exports. This in turn leads to more jobs in the manufacuring of everything from hybrid cars to TVs - this helps combat the US's unemployment issues and the higher income levels increase the likelihood of charitable donations to other worthy causes.
By taking a leadership role and displaying the benefits of old technology, Until There's A Cure Foundation is slowly changing America for the better - reducing wasteful purchases and the economic costs of shipping and manufacture.
Also cutting back on the vicious cycle of consumerism is Until There's A Cure Foundation's core product - The Bracelet. These timeless masterpeices spread the message of love and caring to far flung regions of the globe - better yet, there are never "new versions" and once you're demonstratibly supporting the cause there's no reason to purchase more. Preventing ongoing purchases of bracelets and other wrist ornaments may seem small, but imagine the impact as this spreads to ever greater swaths of the general populace! Less and less products shipped, less emissions from shipping, less waste from packaging, and of course less harmful environmental damage from the manufacturing itself.
Better yet, these are nothing more than tangential benefits to the laser-focused efforts of Until There's A Cure Foundation. The profits accrued by offering The Bracelet as an option for responsible forward thinking people are turned right around and invested into aids vaccine development (which will dramatically improve the human condition once this horrible virus is finally eliminated), funding highly innovative programs that promote AIDS awareness, and financial support to be used for care and services for those unfortunate enough to be stricken with this deadly disease.
A portion of those saved or helped through our programs are statistically bound to be engineers working on climate related issues, so by proxy we are contributing to green research and science. Eventually this research will yield new innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of mankind, for which Until There's A Cure Foundation is proud to play a part.
UTAC truly supports sustainability - the real meaning behind being green - because it furthers social justice through many avenues. I love the FaceAIDS pins which are made by Rwandans, who then receive funds in return when they are sold - money they can use to support their families or their health. .
One of the things that I really appreciate about this organization is their dedication to finding and selling more and more fair-trade products. I especially love their Bronze Bracelet - not only is it a beautiful piece of work but they are made out of recycled bronze piping! Way to reuse and recycle! On top of that, I truly love that my purchase means that I am directly supporting the artists themselves so that they can better their lives and their families', but also a portion of the proceeds will benefit their HIV/AIDS impacted community. I very much appreciate UNTIL's efforts in supporting these artisans, their concern for the environment and all they do for those impacted by HIV/AIDS worldwide.
I used to volunteer for this organization in middle school and I truly feel like my participation made a difference. Until There's A Cure is an incredible foundation that will certainly make a significant contribution in our fight to cure HIV. To all of you looking to get involved, this is the foundation for you!
I have seen first hand the generosity of Until There's A Cure
Until There's A Cure has given to so many organizations in the USA
Without an organization such as UTAC, many smaller organizations would have to close
UTAC is an amazing organization. Their employees are extremely passionate and dedicated to fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The bracelets are all beautiful and the majority have unique stories behind them.
Until There's A Cure is an amazing organization that raises funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS through sales of their bracelets. Their funds also go to other HIV/AIDS organizations that provide prevention education, care services and vaccine development. Their dedicated staff are always looking for new ways to reach out to the community and educate them about how to fight this pandemic.
Love their bracelets just as much as what they represent and provide funding for! They've done an awesome job of increasing the different types of bracelets offered, making it a great place to get gifts for any person and have a variety for yourself. I love getting & giving these bracelets knowing that I'm supporting HIV/AIDS research and outreach.
Until There's A Cure is an extremely worthwhile cause to be involved with. Its diverse team and volunteers dedicate countless hours to the development of AIDS research, though many are not personally impacted by HIV/AIDS.
I bought my Until There's A Cure bracelet 15 years ago and still wear it. I wear it not only as an accessory but as a reminder of how much this organization has furthered AIDS research in the last decade.
UTAC is wonderful! Got to work at their headquarters in high school preparing the bracelets. Loved being there because the staff are so positive and invested in the organization's mission.
I worked with UTAC as an intern and found it incredibly meaningful because of the integrity of the organization. The organization was continually thinking about how to expand, specifically to engage youth and encourage earlier HIV/AIDS education and activism.
great nonprofit! i know how much hard work goes into this and they raise great awareness for HIV/AIDS. plus, i love their bracelets! i wear 2 at all times.
Until There's A Cure is an excellent charity for HIV/AIDS Awareness. They provide great information on how you can help, educate and eradicate this terrible disease. Not only can you donate money you can buy merchandise to help the cause - so you will have great accessories and look good doing it. :) I will continue to be part of this journey with UTAC till this disease doesn't exist anymore.
Great way to raise money for an amazing cause. I bought a bracelet - both stylish and for a good cause. Established organization so you can trust your money is going to a legitimate humanitarian organization.
Until There's A Cure is inspirational in every sense and down to the last staff member. They are tireless in their commitment to finding a cure for AIDS and educating the public to the epidemic that is becoming more global and more deadly. I have the honor of knowing the Executive Director, Ms Nora Hanna. She has been an avid supporter of this cause since one of her best friend's and my brother died in 1992. Best Regards, Jill Alfano
My entire family purchased bracelets when my Uncle was diagnosed with HIV. Sadly he lost his battle on January 3, 2002. Now I buy the Jelly bracelets for all the cousins. We miss our uncle and will continue to volunteer "until there's a cure".
i have worn the bracelet for 16 years. i was diagnosed a false positive for hiv. at first when it came back positive 16yrs ago was a death sentence fortunately for me the western blot came back negative and i remain negative sadly many of my friends were not so fortunate. i wear the bracelet for them and to spread the word for hope
I love the bracelets because a lot of people comment on them and I get the chance to tell them about my brother. He was a hemophiliac who became HIV+ in the fall of 1983, was diagnosed with full-blown AIDS in November of 1985, and died January 5, 1988. He was 18 when he passed away. I wear one of my bracelets every day. And when I get the chance, I remind people to be cautious in their behaviors - just because you're doing things "right" doesn't mean your partner is.
I am an entrepreneur in Michigan. I contacted Until There's A Cure to become a partner with them. My email inquiry was responded to by Nora. Nora was helpful with giving me information. Nora made me feel good that I had made the right choice in partnering with the foundation. I decided to start my company after learning that a family member was diagnosed with having HIV. After the initial shock, talking to Nora made me feel better because I can learn a lot and give back by helping to spread the awareness of HIV/AIDS.
I love this organization. I firmly believe that it is crucial to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in the community to help prevent and fight the disease from spreading more. I love their merchandize and think that they took a creative and new approach to help their cause!
I lost my uncle in the early 1990's to AIDS complications, since his death our family has never been the same. I have recently been trying to find out more about his life and the great man he was, in my research I have come across many nonprofit groups and this one (Until There's A Cure) struck me as unique and unwavering in their attempt to bring attention back the the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our world today.
This is such an amazing organization. They offer wonderful merchandise, promote HIV/AIDS awareness and support local groups with their HIV/AIDS programs. I am a huge fan!
HIV/AIDS is a terrible disease that plagues the entire world and needs all the support it can get. I have been a member of UTAC for nearly 10 years and have seen the improvements they've made and the continued effort they make to eradicate this pandemic. This foundation has spurred me to base my career in an industry to continue the fight! Thanks UTAC and great job!!
Having the help of Until There's a Cure made quite a difference last year! My boss was sceptical about our receiving help from a group outside the Neew York area.
30 years later, HIV/AIDS is still one of the biggest health issues in the world today. I applaud Until There's a Cure for keeping this most important issue in the forefront.
Having two people very close to me as HIV Pos,I buy the bracelets for family and friends. It is such an easy nice way to help the org and get the word out. This org does a great job and should be supported. They will have my continued support.
These bracelets come in many colors and are so unique that people always ask where they are from and what are they for. Through their jewelry UTAC is really raising HIV and AIDS awareness. They keep me up to date with frequent emails about what they are doing in the community and how one can get involved.
I am a close family member one of the staff members of Until There's A Cure and I find this organization to be accomplishing wonderful things in regards to the issue of HIV/AIDS through their selling of "the bracelet", they are providing funding for education and prevention for the millions who are fighting this terrible disease.
I have bought the beautiful bracelets from Until there's a cure for myself and friends..I always get comments on how nice they are and where did I get them.. This organization does so many wonderful things and has so many wonderful people involved in it..There is so much heart and soul in this foundation..
I am very pleased with the work that Until there is a cure does. It is clear that they work very hard to get information about HIV/Aids out to others. I personally have a borther who is HIV+. I wear my bracelets proudly to support him and am very happy to know that there is an organization committed to finding a cure and informing the public.
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The bracelets that I have purchased I have given out to many other people to make them aware of this worthy cause. I purchased a silver bracelet for myself that I love and everyone notices it and asks me where I got it from. It gives me the chance to speak about the efforts of this wonderful organization. Thank you for all your efforts!
The bracelets I received are very beautiful and the foundation works to come out with new products that help to sustain other countries and provide an income for those less fortunate. Also, the funds go toward a great foundation to do research in order to find a cure to one of the world's worst diseases. It also provides educational services and I constantly have people asking me where I got my bracelet from and want to know more about it.
My husband died from complications of HIV/AIDS in 2008. Our daughter read about this organization and bought a bracelet to honor her dad. Now all three of my daughters and myself wear a bracelet. I have gotten quite a few comments on the bracelet. I tell people what it is for and why I wear it. I am very glad that the money earned goes to AIDS education and research.