World AIDS Day - December 1st

[RJ]

Since the first World AIDS Day 18 years ago, the global community continues to mark December 1 as a day to remember the more than 25 million people who have died from AIDS, and the five million infected annually. An estimated 40.3 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and nearly all will die from AIDS-related complications over the coming decades. More than 95% of all new infections today are in developing countries, making HIV/AIDS among the most serious threats today to long-term global development and stability. Providing AIDS care as part of a comprehensive approach is critical, but it is neither a cure nor a long-term solution.

The development of an AIDS vaccine appears to be scientifically possible, and must be an integral part of a global long-term plan for HIV prevention. (Info: IAVI)

If you're looking for a way to participate in World AIDS Day, do consider buying a red Charity Ribbon for 400 NP$. All proceeds will go to the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. Help find a cure!

 

[.X.]

Since the first World AIDS Day 18 years ago, the global community continues to mark December 1 as a day to remember the more than 25 million people who have died from AIDS, and the five million infected annually. An estimated 40.3 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and nearly all will die from AIDS-related complications over the coming decades. More than 95% of all new infections today are in developing countries, making HIV/AIDS among the most serious threats today to long-term global development and stability. Providing AIDS care as part of a comprehensive approach is critical, but it is neither a cure nor a long-term solution.

The development of an AIDS vaccine appears to be scientifically possible, and must be an integral part of a global long-term plan for HIV prevention. (Info: IAVI)

If you're looking for a way to participate in World AIDS Day, do consider buying a red Charity Ribbon for 400 NP$. All proceeds will go to the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. Help find a cure!

Indeed a deep concern of mine,I have never know anyone personally,meaning a friend or family member with the HIV/AIDS virus,But did some volunteer work at Parkland memorial hospital in dallas texas,in the aids unit,I must say i learned alot from that expierence,Met some great people,came back daily to only see some gone that had passed away.I can not even begin to describe how much pain and suffering i saw,It was almost more than i could take.I believe and share the same hope as RJ has,That a vaccine will be found to combat AIDS.

 

[G_C]

AIDS is a scourge that should be wiped off the face of our planet once and for all by a concentrated effort of individuals willing to contribute their time, money and resources to the common cause. Having seen some of the videos of how AIDS devastates the lives of people in the developing world (men raping 3-month old girls believe that doing so will remove their HIV infection, 8,000 AIDS patients competing for 100 ARV drugs per year, people being stoned to death after announcing that they are HIV positive), I really feel that it is time for all of us to contribute to the struggle against cancer. Not all of us can donate millions or dedicate their entire lives to working with a NGO; however, even small contributions ($10.00 for a HIV ribbon) will help the world in its war on AIDS.

 

[NPQueen]

Thank you so very much for adding the World AIDS Day 2005 banner to go along with the ribbon. It really does draw more attention to this very important cause.

 

[dgridley]

A worthy cause indeed (!) and one that crosses many boundaries, affecting us all... I am proud to contribute to this initiative and encourage everyone else to do so as well. My first ribbon...

Thank you so very much for adding the World AIDS Day 2005 banner to go along with the ribbon. It really does draw more attention to this very important cause.

 

[Morph]

MY first Ribbon, i bought because they are so close to a discovery my donations could help thousands of people, well im just glad to help

Of course i intend to buy many more to help many more causes

 

[NPQueen]

Congratulations to the two of you on your first ribbon!!

 

[-db-]

Another example of the care and compassion that starts at the top of NamePros with RJ, and travels down thru this entire community. With his leadership and awareness of such important causes, we are all given the opportunity to support them just by participating in the forum and turning the NP$ earned into something that makes a difference.

Bravo!

 

[Rom]

My 1st ribbion so far

 

[zaros64]

woot I get the cool thing :D .... when I get enough NP$ I am going to start buying them :D

 

[dgridley]

I was on my way out to work this morning when I first posted.. I want to thank RJ for the opportunity to be able to contribute to the AIDS cause. Despite the fact many believe AIDS is restricted to the Gay community, it has in fact affected many millions of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life. It's our responsibility to help our fellow man if we are able and I'm glad to participate.

Again, thanks to RJ and to all those others who have also contributed to this and other charity projects. My hat's off to you!

 

[MissFlora]

I didn't even know we can support World Aids Day by buying a ribbon in Np till I saw -db-'s ribbon! How can I miss such charity work?

Flora.

 

[yeppers]

Thanks for the oppourtunity RJ
Good on everyone for supporting it!

 

[zaros64]

Thanks very much to mr.sniper
I got my first ribbon

Thank You

 

[Mayur]

Its glad to see people buying ribbons. I have bought a few AIDS ribbons before because of my ethnicity. I am Indian and alot of people in India have AIDS. I hope that someone can create a vaccine for it because it is taking millions and millions of lives.