(photo courtesy of Mike Pingel)

The Life Group LA recently held “Saddle Up LA,” its annual fundraiser supporting HIV/AIDS services. The benefit horseback trail ride and country barbecue raised over $70,000 that will fund the nonprofit Life Group LA and the POZ Life Weekend Seminar, which provides information and emotional support at medical forums and emotional support groups for people with HIV/AIDS. More than 60 participated in a trail ride in Griffith Park, and more than 125 attended the barbecue. For information, visit www.thelifegroupLA.org.