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November 24, 2018
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Members reflected on meaningful ways to honor World AIDS Day, with many sharing they already contribute through volunteering, distributing... Read more

Members reflected on meaningful ways to honor World AIDS Day, with many sharing they already contribute through volunteering, distributing condoms and educational materials, donating to HIV charities, and spreading awareness through conversations with friends, family, and coworkers. Several members expressed that the day holds deep personal significance as they honor loved ones lost to AIDS, with one member describing organizing massive memorial celebrations in the late 1980s and early 1990s that drew thousands and commemorated over 1,400 names. A recurring theme was doing what feels right within individual capacity, whether through visibility, storytelling, or quiet remembrance, while also acknowledging the ongoing need for prevention education and reducing stigma around the disease.

A myHIVteam Member

Volunteering perhaps with one of the agencies who may have helped you or donating monies to them, or any other of the great organizations in this cause if that's something you may be able to afford. Spreading awareness in whatever fashion you feel safe; social media, speaking with friends, family members or perhaps at a church function or even with your bowling buddies. I don't know if anyone bowls anymore? Hey, I miss bowling... and roller rinks. How about treating yourself really well, and contemplating the success you've had in gaining good health again? Just some suggestions. Have a super day. Thanks for the great question. You got me thinking about what I might do.

November 24, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

Get rid of the AIDS word!The name alone has caused panic and fear as well as discrimination and targeting certain groups unfairly
HIV is a world disease that rrequires us to delete the negative past and focus on a brighter future for people living with this disease and rember that most live full productive iives today.

November 29, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

Hello mate; it seems you're already doing your share on a daily basis. It's in service to others that our true nature realizes. We honor those who've succumb by doing.Hugs. Tony.

November 26, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I once was active , A lot of the new guy and Girls volunteer for Aids Day. The way i halp is giving my bosses boys or young men condoms monthly and tell them and friends and family about HIV. That is how i do my part.

November 25, 2018
A myHIVteam Member

I honor this day by thinking about my late mum who died with aids because of lucky of hiv pills in Kenya those days.By that time it was so expensive and she died at home without anyone help apart from me and my grandmother who was 80yrs by then but she died too in 2008,by then my brother and 1 sister they were scared of her but i never did.No other words.

November 25, 2018

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