The Lorenzo Jackson Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit community organization, will host its Third Annual Charitable Speed-Dating Event at Red Betty’s NY, located at 64 East 1^st Street (@ 1^st Ave.) on Wednesday, May 5^th, 2010 from 7pm - 11pm.   Hosted by New England Patriot’s Defensive Back Bret Lockett and Comedian Dawn B, the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation will bring awareness and raise funds for students and young adults living with HIV/AIDS who wish to pursue a higher education. 

The highly anticipated event will be attended by over 250 professional and personalities between the ages of 22-54 representing a diversified industry mix of tastemakers. The stylish, yet refined singles event draws a significant amount of sponsorship and media attention. Previous sponsors included Grand Marnier, Luxe Essentials, Azad Watches, Sonu Water, Redd Entertainment, Anta Venue, Moomia Lounge, Shane and Shawn Shoes and Cote d'or. This year's supporting sponsors include Dr. Miracles, RIAZUL Tequila, Bulldog Gin, SVEDKA Vodka, Mynt Mag, AMBI, Sonu Water, Anta Venue, Red Betty’s and Alex: The Magazine. 

“I’m looking forward to this event with great anticipation,” says Alexander Everett, Founder and Executive Director of The Lorenzo Jackson Foundation, “This is the perfect opportunity to show our love and support for our youth and young adults in need, and at the same time find our own luck in love.” Since the beginning of this epidemic over 42,000 young people in the United States had received a diagnosis of AIDS.

The donation and entry fee to the fundraiser is $20.00, with all proceeds benefiting the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation mission to inspire, support and provide educational support services for students and young adults living with HIV/AIDS. 

For more information about the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation, or to make a donation, please visit www.lorenzojacksonfoundation.org.