…What can I do to change that?” Those are the questions that I ask myself and those are the questions that keep me passionate about Red Pump.
BDO: What are some of the highlights from being in business for so long?
Red Pump: We’ve had quite a few “wow” moments over these past five years. Singer Alicia Keys participated in our campaign in 2011 and shared a few tweets encouraging her followers to #RocktheRedPump for women & girls HIV awareness. We’ve also had the opportunity to work alongside organizations like the Congressional Black Caucus, the Global Female Condom Campaign, and many amazing local AIDS service organizations.
It’s been really rewarding to watch our brand grow, along with our program offerings, and to meet women across the country who are familiar with the mission of Red Pump and who offer support for the work that we are doing. It is very motivating and definitely keeps us going.
BDO: Where do you see Red Pump in 5 years?
Red Pump: In five years, Red Pump will have expanded its presence to include New York City and Los Angeles. In addition, we will have developed a series of educational and capacity-building workshops that we can offer to individuals, groups, and organizations.
BDO: How can others become involved?
Red Pump: There are many ways that people can become involved with Red Pump:
- Guest Bloggers: We welcome writers who would like to share a personal piece or general HIV-related story on our Red Pump blog.
- City-Specific Teams: Those in Chicago, DC, Atlanta, Dallas, or Charlotte can link up with us and join our group of volunteers who complete service projects and plan local events. The best way to begin that process is to send an email to [email protected] and we will put them in contact with the ambassador in their area.
- Social Media: From Twitter chats to sharing relevant articles and information, we are pretty active across many social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. By following us and sharing the content, our social media base is spreading important information to their audiences and keeping the dialogue going. That’s truly the easiest way to get involved!