MISSION STATEMENT

The Life Group LA is a coalition of people dedicated to the education, empowerment and emotional support of persons both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS so that they may make informed choices and decisions regarding their healthcare and personal well being.

Founded in 2005 The Life Group LA provides free of charge, much needed information and emotional support through medical forums, emotional support groups and the POZ Life Weekend Seminar. All services are offered in a non-judgmental and safe environment with compassion and understanding.

Safety, respect and confidentiality are the cornerstones of our philosophy. We accomplish this by providing trained support group facilitators for our emotional support groups and our POZ Life Weekend Seminar. These facilitators have been trained in the art of active listening and conduct themselves with empathy and compassion.

In a time when the HIV epidemic has surpassed its 20th year and new HIV infections continue to occur on a daily basis, now more than ever we must continue the struggle against HIV/AIDS.

Purpose of the Ride

The purpose of Saddle Up L.A. Equestrian AIDS Ride is two fold:

First; to provide financial support to The Life Group L.A. so they may continue providing education, empowerment and support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Secondly; to raise awareness of the fact that the AIDS pandemic is not over. The ride is an affirmation of the power of compassion and a demonstration that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.

Thank you for your interest in our ride.