World AIDS Day: Check yourself

December 1, 2008 / 44 Comments

Did you know that roughly 33 million people worldwide* have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and that 25 million people* have died from the disease?

Today is World AIDS Day and I want to send a message of awareness and hope in honor of all of the victims of this terrible epidemic.

When I was young, a friend of my mom’s passed away after battling AIDS. It is something that has hit home with me and that I have grown up being aware of.

Researchers appear closer to a vaccine and the World Health Organization has released a strategy to contain HIV in the next ten years. A key part of the WHO’s plan:  prevention.

Have you been tested? Are you practicing safe sex? 

* United Nations estimate

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Comments 44

1. Stiletto Vixen  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 I’m happy that you are acknowledging it as its such a serious epidemic. I pray for all of those suffering from this disease and hope that one day there will be a cure. I was so upset that I cou;dn’t find my red ribbon today. Reply

2. Stiletto Vixen  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 Oh and yes I have been tested. I test between every 6 months to a year at my GYN very very important. Reply

3. Michelle   |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 Wow, I was completely unaware that was the census on the disease! Thank you for such an informative post and its always good to get info out to people xo Reply

4. Denise K  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 I am so glad that you brought this up! I get tested every time I go for my check ups! Reply

5. info  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 oops what i meant to say is the only way to be safe is through abstinence. Reply

6. Dalushy  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 We have to do something about Aids in Africa !! Greetings from Germany Dalushy Reply

7. Farzeen  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 HEY DOLL!!! I CAN’T CHECKED WHEN I VISIT MY GYN!!!! TAKE CARE.. XOXO Reply

8. Jessica   |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 Hi Kim! Just like the awareness you brought up about the Armenian genocide I am glad you are raising awareness about aids as well. Keeping using your voice for good causes! xoxo Jessica Reply

9. Tenecia Thomas  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 Hi kim, Thanks for acknowledging such a serious issue facing our planet. AIDS is a very real and serious disease. Education and knowlegdge is power! ~Tenecia Reply

10. Clem  |   Posted on Dec 1st, 2008 Heya Kim, I’m in New Zealand so it’s already Dec. 2nd over here but I picked up my Red Ribbon yesterday!! Reply