As many will know, December 1st is World AIDS day. A day to reflect, revalue, address and set new policies and goals in the fight against the illness. A day to remember the need to keep up the good fight against this century’s deadly curse.
But December 1st is also one of those days to be proud of humanity and its kind nature. All around the globe thousands of activities, charities and events are taking place this same instant in order to raise funds for research and social work.
A noticeable and fun one is the increasingly popular lighting of famous iconic landmarks worldwide in red for the special occasion. This is the way cities have of showing their support and commitment to the cause. Among many others, being lit tonight stand out, for example: the Harbour Bridge and Opera House (Sydney, Australia), the Empire State Building and New York Stock Exchange (New York, USA), Table Mountain (Cape Town, South Africa), the London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral (London, UK), Holy Temple of Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, Spain), etc.
(Holy Temple of Sagrada Familia – Barcelona December 1st, 2010)
For more information on noticeable activities and events taking place today and all week round, visit joinred.com . For more information on events and charities around your area, please check with your local city hall.
DON’T FORGET TO WEAR THE RED RIBBON TODAY!
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