[Viva] Programs shutting down

Sat Feb 8 04:46:54 PST 2020

Thanks Shelly!Very interested hugs!

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020, 11:46 AM shelly tognazzini, <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Correction: Afro Caribbean HIV Awareness Day,  1 - 3 pm today in Surrey,
> see previous postings from Sarah Chown,  re: event today and tomorrow at
> Youth Co. :)
>
> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Good morning everyone.  I have been absent from ViVA of late for a number
>> of reasons, personal and health issues that I have been dealing with, as
>> well as taking a step back from on line/internet and social media to focus
>> on health and self care.  I have been diagnosed with two new conditions -
>> Hypothyroidism - which I am now just starting my first month of meds -
>> (Synthroid) and I have also been diagnosed with COPD and am starting a
>> pulmonary rehab program , as well as further treatment pending further
>> tests and results.  Additionally, two members of my family have been
>> diagnosed with Cancer - one terminal and one so far in remission after
>> surgery and non effective chemo. It has been a challenging few months, but
>> I am starting to feel the relief that comes with knowledge.  No matter how
>> bad the news is - it's much easier to deal with health issues when you know
>> whats going on.  It also helps explain some of the symptoms I was
>> continually putting down to simply depression or aging.  Knowledge truly is
>> power sometimes.  So, that's why you haven't heard too much from me...
>>
>> The news of Positive Living closing is so very close to the bone for me
>> and I have to say I spent a great deal of Monday in tears, so sad for the
>> loss of the organization to those who truly were at the heart of it - the
>> volunteers, members and staff ! It is indeed a huge loss and one that will
>> be heartfelt for many for months, years to come. Perhaps more importantly,
>> it highlights the urgent need for the community to come together and share
>> resources, space and support each other in ways that matter ...how that
>> looks will unfold over time.
>>
>> I whole heartedly 100 support the need for ViVA to continue and would
>> like to offer a couple of suggestions:
>>
>>    - I would like to help organize a committee to look into a more
>>    evolved role for ViVA across the province and redefine the changing
>>    landscape women in B.C. now find themselves in lieu off funding cuts, and
>>    how best to utilize ViVA on a province wide basis.
>>    - I am confident that if ViVA were to approach Friends for Life -
>>    there would be support to have ViVA housed out of VFFL - with the ability
>>    to utilize the house for potential meetings or events or ? whatever women
>>    see in the future for ViVA
>>    - I would also be interested in researching into any other
>>    organizations/facilities that may want to see ViVA a part of their
>>    program/services...basically a promotion campaign to let women know more
>>    about ViVA and encourage more postings, information sharing and women to
>>    women online support.
>>
>> I have applied for the two-day conference coming up with PAN and VFFL,
>> March 10/11 and look forward to hearing from them next week, fingers and
>> toes crossed I get in! I know the deadline was extended to end of day
>> yesterday - I hope many of the women who applied for the Women's Wellness
>> Fund will have applied and to see you all there. Just fyi, I am not
>> involved in the conference planning, and am looking forward to hopefully
>> attending and seeing some of you there. It will be a perfect opportunity
>> for women to come together and talk about the vision for support moving
>> forward.  If you haven't applied - maybe check with PAN  today and see if
>> there is any way you can apply today. (May be too late - but never hurts to
>> ask!) I again, do not know the conference details, or the numbers of folks
>> that have applied, but I do know that the more people who apply, the more
>> the need for events such as these to come together are highlighted and
>> heard by the organizations presenting, as well of the funders funding.
>>
>> Now, more than ever - we as women need to come together and ensure we
>> connect and support each other - and I will volunteer my time and
>> commitment to ensuring ViVA continues and potentially evolves to an even
>> stronger platform with renewed inspiration.  I am not working for now and
>> the foreseeable future, and need things to keep my tiny little mind busy -
>> I am a doer that needs to keep doing. I have some time and energy to commit
>> to ViVA...anyone else out there?...
>>
>> Thanks so much for reading my novel length posting this morning, I
>> appreciate any and all feedback.  Finally,  to all of the women out there
>> struggling with health issues, physical, mental or emotional, and the loss
>> of so many programs, services and support - I am sending out a big huge
>> virtual hug to you all.  If any one wants to connect with me directly my
>> email is shetognazzini at gmail.com, my cell phone is 604 440-1579.  Would
>> love to hear from women about this post as well - your thoughts ? Continue
>> this thread.  Thanks Gals, hope everyone has a good weekend. Heading out to
>> Surrey today to support Afro Caribbean day, maybe see some of you out
>> there.  Big hugs and love.
>> Shelly Tognazzini
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:36 AM Lisa Lagos <lagos.lisa20 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Such a heartfelt message Leila.  Thank you.  🤝
>>>
>>> On Fri., Feb. 7, 2020, 12:19 a.m. Leila Kaman, <leilamadhvani at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Not viva too.. I don't think we should close the program. It's were we
>>>> are learning and getting information from.  what's left for us HIV ladies
>>>> to support us??  Please let's keep the viva. Ladies let's join hands
>>>> together 🤝
>>>>
>>>> On Thu., Feb. 6, 2020, 8:49 p.m. Margarite Sanchez, <
>>>> margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for sending this out Tami. It's true, Positive Living Society
>>>>> of BC is closing.
>>>>> I'm not sure what the PLBC closure means for Viva. We have been
>>>>> functioning as  Standing Committee of the society for the last (5?) years.  *Do
>>>>> we want to become an independent society? Do we want to continue? *
>>>>> I don't have the answer, I hope there is enthusiasm to keep it going
>>>>> but it needs new energy and commitment.
>>>>>
>>>>> *How do Viva women feel about Viva? Is it valuable to you, to our
>>>>> community? *
>>>>>
>>>>> Margarite
>>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:25 AM Tami Starlight <tamistarlight at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> See:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/02/01/hiv-aids-support-advocacy-org-closing/amp/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from a mobile device
>>>>>> Tami Starlight - she/her/hers & they/them/theirs
>>>>>> Unceded coast Salish territory / Vancouver, Canada
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