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World AIDS Day – 01 Dec 2007

Started in 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. World AIDS Day is important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.

“In 1984, at the age of 22, I moved to San Francisco. During this time period, I could often be found in “The Trocadero,” “The End Up,” “Buzzby’s,” “DV8,” and various other night clubs. San Francisco’s night club scene was “off the hook.” Everyone was having a good time. Yet, as the years past, I noticed that my Disco friends were slowly missing. And when I asked others about them, …the common response was …”they’re dead.” And now, at the age of 44, most of my friends are no longer here. Most have died of HIV/AIDS, or complications of the AIDS pandemic.”

So, I had the choice of either
1.) To sit and watch
2.) Do something about it

UNAIDS Official Website

Looking for something to read on World AIDS Day? UNAIDS publishes an extensive range of materials on a variety of topics related to AIDS.

Most UNAIDS publications and Best Practices, as well as many produced by or together with their Co- sponsoring agencies and partner organizations, are available for downloading online.

Magic Johnson Interview

Did you know?
HIV is a leading cause of death among Blacks 24 to 44.
Black women are diagnosed with HIV 20 times more often than White women.
Young people 13-24 account for 13% of new HIV diagnoses.
Black men are diagnosed with HIV 8 times more often than White men.
Blacks make up 13% of the U.S. population but 50% of new HIV cases in 2004.

If you’re hanging out in Los Angeles, join Cookie Johnson at a World AIDS Day Celebration of Life Concert on December 1, 2007. – Cookie Johnson Making A Difference

Where:
West Angeles Church of God in Christ
North Campus
3045 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone: 1-800-478-9732 (for more information)
Admission is free to the public
Free snacks will be provided

HIV/AIDS Testing In Los Angeles
In recognition of World AIDS Day 2007 the Magic Johnson Foundation, I Stand with Magic, & the Campaign to end Black HIV/AIDS will host multiple days of HIV/AIDS testing in the Los Angeles area. Testing is free and available at various locations beginning November 29, 2007

Haven’t been on your bike in awhile? Join the AIDS LifeCycle Community in their commitment in the fight against AIDS.

Whatever you decide to do for World AIDS Day, the most important thing is that you follow its basic principals by raising awareness and understanding where you live and by remembering the millions living with HIV or suffering because of AIDS.

Myself, in accordance with tradition, I will be delivering care packages (of assorted soaps, music CDS, herbal teas, toiletries, snacks – and then some) to the AIDS Inpatients of the San Francisco General Hospital to reassured them that they are not alone & to remind them that 1,500 AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist and over 400 AIDS LifeCycle Crew Members (and various other individuals) are beside them in fighting this AIDS pandemic.

So if you would like to donate some items for the gift bags or assist in delivering to General Hosptial –

  • Drop them off at my house – – email me

  • Drop them off at Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street, SF. CA (415) 575-3000 (and leave a note with my name on them & your contact info).

    • It would be fun & great karma yoga.

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