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Anchorage & Juneau Wear Red on World AIDS Day
Submitted by E. Ross on Monday, 15 December 2008 – 2:23 PMNo Comment
The Four A’s “Painted the Town Red” for World AIDS Day again this year in Anchorage and Juneau.
Over 60,000 red ribbons were distributed the week before World AIDS Day. Volunteers in Anchorage waved to morning traffic and handed out more red ribbons on December 1.
Fifty-five people came to the Anchorage Candlelight Vigil for World AIDS Day and read a non-denominational prayer in memory of those lost to AIDS.
After the vigil, about 70 people attended a free showing of Rent and a panel discussion on local resources, held at the Alaska Wild Berry Theater.
For the third year, Four A’s staff and volunteers waved signs at major intersections during the morning commute. They stood on the corners of Northern Lights/Minnesota and Northern Lights/New Seward from 7:30 a.m. until around 9.
“A lot of people waved and honked,” wrote Chrissy, the Director of Development at Four A’s. “We usually get a positive response.”
After the sign waving, they gave away red ribbons at City Hall, Providence Hospital, the 5th Avenue Mall, Northway Mall and UAA.
In Juneau, free HIV testing was offered during the day at the University, and over 40 people attended the Candlelight Vigil.
The Four A’s thanks everyone who helped to Paint the Town Red this year.
“Remember to wear your red ribbons not only on World AIDS Day,” wrote Chrissy, “but throughout the entire year.”
