AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit
and Candlelight Vigil
On December 1, 2008 Central Texas College will be hosting the AIDS Memorial Quilt in the Oveta Culp Hobby Memorial Library to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, and to bring awareness of HIV to the local community.
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World AIDS Day began in 1988 in an effort to assist the United Nations in keeping the fight against AIDS on the agenda of our global political leaders. It is a day of solidarity around the globe recognizing those who have died, those who are living with the disease and affected by the disease, the advances in science and medicine, the unending funding requirements, the ongoing tragedies resulting from the disease such as AIDS orphans, and so much more. |
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is an inspirational and intimate memorial to those who have died from AIDS. There are over 47,000 panels that make up the Quilt and it has been seen by over 16 million people since 1987. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is intended to foster healing, heighten awareness and inspire action in the age of AIDS. Two (2) panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on Exhibit from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm December 1.
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December 1, 2008 - 6:30pm
Central Texas College Library
6200 West Central Texas Expway
Killeen TX 76549 |
Program of Events
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The theme this year is
STOP AIDS. KEEP THE PROMISE.
The theme is in response to our world leader’s promise for "universal access to comprehensive prevention programs, treatment, care and support by 2010." |