How the Funds are Used

Founded in 1984, STAP is the area’s oldest AIDS Service Organization and the primary HIV/AIDS provider. The agency’s mission is to provide effective and innovative HIV and Hepatitis C prevention, education and outreach services to individuals and communities, and comprehensive and caring services to people with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in our region. It is fulfilled through professional, empowering, and essential services for families, friends, loved ones, and caregivers of people with HIV/AIDS. STAP’s area of service encompasses eight counties- Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Tioga, Tompkins, and Otsego. All the funds raised in the AIDS Ride For Life go to the Southern Tier AIDS Program, helping to support the programs and services they provide.

The AIDS Ride for Life is instrumental in maintaining our ability to bring the best possible service and programming to those who need us.

Please visit STAP's website at www.stapinc.org to learn about specific services provided and to find any necessary contact information. This information will especially be helpful for riders to use as they write letters and solicit funds.