World AIDS Day Event, December 1st
ANKORS and the Nelson United Church host World AIDS Day, December 1st, 7PM at the Nelson United Church at the corner of Josephine and Silica Streets. World AIDS Day is held every December 1st as communities around the world honour and commemorate those lost to AIDS and those who continue to live with the effects of HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is also used to mark the achievements made, and the work still to be done in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Around 40 million people are living with HIV throughout the world and that number increases everyday. Ignorance, poverty and stigma are fueling the spread of this preventable disease. The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is human rights.
This December 1st provides an opportunity for our community to unite with the rest of the world in working to stop the spread of HIV and in ending prejudice and discrimination against those living with the disease. Please join us on December 1st at the Nelson United Church for a service conducted by Rev. David Boyd, with musical guests, the One World Choir and Aspen Switzer.
Refreshments to follow. All welcome.
