89-Year-old Wilhelmina Harvey Chosen as Queen for Fantasy FestOctober 22, 2001 Wilhelmina Harvey, the 89-year-old former Florida Keys mayor, was crowned queen of this year's Key West Fantasy Fest on Friday night. She will preside over the 10-day festival of costuming and masking with Tom Wheaton, owner of a local health club. The royal campaign is more than a popularity contest. Winners are crowned by raising more money than competitors to benefit Key West's AIDS Help Inc. The organization provides support services for people with AIDS and community education to reduce the spread of HIV. This year, candidates raised $148,650, pushing the grand total amassed since 1989 to more than $1.2 million. Fantasy Fest concludes on Oct. 28. Associated Press 10.20.01 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. |
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