World AIDS Day
Tomorrow, December 1, is World AIDS Day.
It is a time to reflect on those who lost the battle to this horrific disease and celebrate those who are still survivors.
AIDS is a disease; it does not discriminate. It doesn't care how old or young you are, whether you're gay, straight, or bisexual, or whether you're white, black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, or any other ethnicity. It doesn't care if you're married or single, a parent or not. It takes lives and affects those who lose loved ones to it. AIDS is not a punishment from God; it's not one of the Egyptian plagues. It's a disease, plain and simple.
If you or someone you know has been affected by this disease, join the fight against AIDS and donate toward a cure. If you haven't been affected by this disease, join the fight anyway.
If you pray, pray for a cure.
Either way, I urge you to do something that shows you care.
posted by Brian F. @ 3:37 AM
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1 Comments:
Great post Brian.
I do keep myself involved in various aids outreach and education programs here.
Twice a year I also go on a drive to get everyone I know to have their HIV status tested. My first introduction to the gay community here at large on coming out was to attend the funeral of a new found friend who died from HIV related complications.
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