Red Ribbon events in Phoenix
Today, December 1, marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988, to provide governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals the opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
Worldwide special events take place to continue this mission. Here’s what’s happening in Phoenix:
_Planned Parenthood offers HIV/AIDS testing today at half the regular price, from $70 to $46. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to make an appointment or to find out where the nearest health center is to you; they’ll accept walk-ins.
_Join folks at 2 p.m., at Steele Indian School Park. They’ll be there to help form a gigantic AIDS ribbon and help break the Guinness Book of World Records. Mayor Phil Gordon is expected to attend.
_The 10th Annual “Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise” celebration for World AIDS Day runs until 2 p.m., today, at the Phoenix Indian Health Center. It is sponsored by Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Native Health, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation, Gila River Health Center, Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Heard Museum. The itinerary includes a health fair, entertainment and keynote speakers. Call 602-248-4195 for details.
_Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS has partnered with two Arizona State University student groups (Seeking Justice, Ending Poverty, and ONE ASU) to create an awareness program at the Tempe campus on the Hayden Lawn. It runs till 9 p.m., and includes information tables and a question-answer session with AIDS experts. Volunteers will hand out agency information and prevention/education materials. Organizations will share information about travel programs to various countries affected by the AIDS epidemic. Opportunities to sign up for local service will also be available.
_An awareness event with LIFEbeat, the Music Industry Fights AIDS takes place till 8 p.m., at the Phoenix Virgin Megastore (5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Space 590, Tempe). Information about HIV/AIDS prevention, services, hotlines and referrals will be distributed.
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