Helping for a good cause. I got this message from one of my forum groups. From the administrator of DeviantArt, i want to share with you all, and please spread around to everybody you guys know. We as humans, must have consideration for others and their life wasn't as good as ours. For us Muslims, must show our best effort to help others, especially during this Fasting month, Ramadhan.
From the words of $Moonbeam13 of DeviantArt:
They say that one good turn deserves another and after the outpouring of love and support I received for my weekend to end breast cancer, I'm inclined to believe that. As such, I'm writing today to draw attention to the fight against AIDS, a cause near and dear to many but more specifically, my friend 'GeneratigHype'. For those of us old enough to remember, the subject of AIDS was a media bonanza in the 90's and it was constantly addressed in every newspaper, political platform, tv spot and magazine. They talked about it and they talked about it often. Unfortunately, that need to talk has slowed down, but the epidemic that is AIDS has not.
Over 25 million people have been lost to AIDS so far, and 4.3 million people were infected with HIV in 2006. The spread of HIV is quickening, with more people infected in 2006 than in any previous year.
Why do I care?
I care because it affects people I care about, I care.. because I'm human.
Information, education and communication are among the most important elements in the response to AIDS. To be effective, information must be understood and believed and it's probably no surprise to anyone reading this, that there is a negative stigma associated with this disease.
How Can I help?
I'm glad you asked, there are several ways:I'm glad you asked, there are several ways:
1. You can support *EveningDownpour in her Philadelphia Aids Walk
2. You can sport the stamps and help spread the word in your journals by directing people back to this article.
3. Read the information in the links below and educate yourselves, educate your friends, your family, whoever. Get the word out about the truth and help us break the stigma.
4. Steal the CSS here and post information about this cause in your journal
5. Sport the avatar.
6. Enter the contest and help break the myths!
Information:
Eveningdownpour's Journal
Generatinghype's Journal
AIDS.org
Center for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
U.S. CDC HIV/AIDS prevention
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (7 February 2008)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: HIV/AIDS Days
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AIDSinfo
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (15 October 2007)
AIDS/HIV Awareness.org
CBS Cares: HIV
amfAR: The Foundation for AIDS Research
Avert.org: World AIDS DAY (1 December 2007)
The AIDS Memorial Quilt (The NAMES Project Foundation)
UNAIDS: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
NetAid (an initiative of Mercy Corps): ACT NOW: HIV/AIDS
Red Ribbon Foundation
KidsHealth.org: HIV and AIDS
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, NIAID/NIH
The Office of Minority Health: Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (SAAC): HIV/AIDS Awareness in the African American Community
National Catholic AIDS Network
What Does the Catholic Church Say About HIV/AIDS?
From the words of $Moonbeam13 of DeviantArt:
They say that one good turn deserves another and after the outpouring of love and support I received for my weekend to end breast cancer, I'm inclined to believe that. As such, I'm writing today to draw attention to the fight against AIDS, a cause near and dear to many but more specifically, my friend 'GeneratigHype'. For those of us old enough to remember, the subject of AIDS was a media bonanza in the 90's and it was constantly addressed in every newspaper, political platform, tv spot and magazine. They talked about it and they talked about it often. Unfortunately, that need to talk has slowed down, but the epidemic that is AIDS has not.
Over 25 million people have been lost to AIDS so far, and 4.3 million people were infected with HIV in 2006. The spread of HIV is quickening, with more people infected in 2006 than in any previous year.
Why do I care?
I care because it affects people I care about, I care.. because I'm human.
Information, education and communication are among the most important elements in the response to AIDS. To be effective, information must be understood and believed and it's probably no surprise to anyone reading this, that there is a negative stigma associated with this disease.
How Can I help?
I'm glad you asked, there are several ways:I'm glad you asked, there are several ways:
1. You can support *EveningDownpour in her Philadelphia Aids Walk
2. You can sport the stamps and help spread the word in your journals by directing people back to this article.
3. Read the information in the links below and educate yourselves, educate your friends, your family, whoever. Get the word out about the truth and help us break the stigma.
4. Steal the CSS here and post information about this cause in your journal
5. Sport the avatar.
6. Enter the contest and help break the myths!
Information:
Eveningdownpour's Journal
Generatinghype's Journal
AIDS.org
Center for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
U.S. CDC HIV/AIDS prevention
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (7 February 2008)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: HIV/AIDS Days
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AIDSinfo
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (15 October 2007)
AIDS/HIV Awareness.org
CBS Cares: HIV
amfAR: The Foundation for AIDS Research
Avert.org: World AIDS DAY (1 December 2007)
The AIDS Memorial Quilt (The NAMES Project Foundation)
UNAIDS: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
NetAid (an initiative of Mercy Corps): ACT NOW: HIV/AIDS
Red Ribbon Foundation
KidsHealth.org: HIV and AIDS
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, NIAID/NIH
The Office of Minority Health: Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (SAAC): HIV/AIDS Awareness in the African American Community
National Catholic AIDS Network
What Does the Catholic Church Say About HIV/AIDS?
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