One of the most profound experiences I have had was in viewing a section of the quilt when it was touring Ohio a few years ago. My daughter at the time was around 11 and I took her to see and to experience the power of the Quilt.
About The Quilt 
Founded in 1987, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a poignant memorial, a powerful tool for use in preventing new HIV infections, and the largest ongoing community arts project in the world.
I have know people who have died from Aids and I have friends who are currently living with HIV, yet I too have been guilty of not paying as much attention as I should have to the on going crisis. There are many people and groups that are working to conquer the Aids pandemic, and yet people are still dying. Women and children are infected as well as many men. It is not a gay disease but a killer of all people.
Founded in 1987, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a poignant memorial, a powerful tool for use in preventing new HIV infections, and the largest ongoing community arts project in the world.
I have know people who have died from Aids and I have friends who are currently living with HIV, yet I too have been guilty of not paying as much attention as I should have to the on going crisis. There are many people and groups that are working to conquer the Aids pandemic, and yet people are still dying. Women and children are infected as well as many men. It is not a gay disease but a killer of all people.
Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 is World Aids Day.
Here are some stats from the CDC:
HIV/AIDS among Women
April 2006
Early in the epidemic, HIV infection and AIDS were diagnosed for relatively few women and female adolescents (in this fact sheet, referred to as women). Today, women account for more than one quarter of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. Women of color are especially affected by HIV infection and AIDS.
In 2002 (the most recent year for which data are available), HIV infection was the leading cause of death for African American women aged 25–34 years
the 3rd leading cause of death for African American women aged 35–44 years
the 4th leading cause of death for African American women aged 45–54 years and for Hispanic women aged 35–44. In the same year, HIV infection was the 5th leading cause of death among all women aged 35–44 years and the 6th leading cause of death among all women aged 25–34 years. The only diseases causing more deaths of women were cancer and heart disease [1].
the 3rd leading cause of death for African American women aged 35–44 years
the 4th leading cause of death for African American women aged 45–54 years and for Hispanic women aged 35–44. In the same year, HIV infection was the 5th leading cause of death among all women aged 35–44 years and the 6th leading cause of death among all women aged 25–34 years. The only diseases causing more deaths of women were cancer and heart disease [1].
Kicosehp NGO, Kibera Community Self Help programme, Kenya, Africa. This is the largest slum area in Africa with over 1 million people. HIV/AIDS incidence is very high. Support group for people living with HIV/AIDS. Materials prepared by the youth for the youth. Credit: UNAIDS/G. Pirozzi
An NGO-led HIV and AIDS information session among young people in Costa Rica, Latin AmericaCredit: WHO/UNAIDS
An NGO-led HIV and AIDS information session among young people in Costa Rica, Latin AmericaCredit: WHO/UNAIDS
Let us all work for an end to this killer!Remember to Keep the Promise!
“Once every generation, history brings us to an important crossroads. Sometimes in life, there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.” – Elizabeth Glaser
Elizabeth Glaser showed us all what a difference one person can make. Founder of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
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