World AIDS Day 2009
As the world has proven time and time again, it is when we are put in extreme situations that we give the most; our best. Against natural disasters, political causes, crime, injustice, disease… all we have is each other. So why not add your voice to the song? Tell someone, write it down — help raise HIV/AIDS awareness. It is everyone’s fight.
For most of us born in the late 80′s early 90′s, AIDS has been a part of our world throughout. And unfortunately, as there is no cure (yet), it will continue to be unless we try to prevent/stop it from spreading. By raising our voice we are not only asking each other to be safe, cautious; we are affirming that its stain is real; that we will not discriminate against those affected by it and we will join them in their battle instead.
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. — Edward Everett Hale
Philadelphia (1993) is possibly one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. This scene in particular, is heartbreaking. I think the movie as a whole depicts the pain caused by AIDS both physically and emotionally, as well as the early perception of AIDS; it is beautiful and tragic. But mostly it makes you want to get up and do something. If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it.
What can we do?
- As bloggers, we have the power to get it out there: blog about this!
- Use new media to raise awareness: tweet it, add a widget to your blog, bookmark useful sites
- Get a red ribbon
- Start/ support a fundraiser at your school/university/town/city
- Help set the facts straight: stop the myths surrounding HIV/AIDS
For more information and ways to do your bit: World AIDS Day 2009, AIDS.gov
