PASTD

Partners Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Partners Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (PASTD) is a volunteer-based nonprofit established in 2006 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the African-American community.

PASTD's newest project is a wrapped van promoting HIV/STD prevention. The AIDS Awareness Mobile Van will be staffed with information specialists who will educate communities about HIV and STDs in a fun and productive manner and distribute HIV awareness T-shirts, wristbands, and other incentives branded with HIV/STD messages.

The van will include a "life wheel" game on its body featuring HIV/STD-related questions, myths, facts, and answers. Players who spin the wheel will be given incentives for correct responses and educational information for incorrect responses. The van will travel and operate throughout Wake and Durham County four days a week for 30 hours per week. The kick-off date for this program is February 2008.