Come along to our World AIDS Day fundraising event at Boston Tea Party -- everyone welcome! We are holding a quiz with materials provided by National AIDS Trust. First prize is a meal for two at Boston Tea Party!! Follow @lgbtplymuni for updates
Come along to our World AIDS Day fundraising event at Boston Tea Party -- everyone welcome! We are holding a quiz with materials provided by National AIDS Trust, and will be selling red ribbons (the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV) for a recommended donation of 50p. All funds raised will go to National AIDS Trust. First prize is a meal for two at Boston Tea Party!!
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What is World AIDS Day?
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
Why is World AIDS Day Important?
Over 105,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year in the UK over 4,139 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.
World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.
For more information, visit https://www.worldaidsday.org
N.B. Tickets are on sale on the UPSU website until 16:30 on the 1st of December 2022. But don't worry if you've missed the opportunity to buy them online, tickets will also be on sale at the door (cash only) at the start of the event!