Kim Vialpando
The Paw Print
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is diseases of the human immune caused by the human immunodeficiency virus also known as HIV.
The HIV virus is a germ that attacks certain types of white blood cells in human blood. This virus attacks a person’s immune system and damages their ability to fight off some diseases.
AIDS and HIV have had a huge impact on the world for over 30 years. Seemingly everyone has been touched by this issue or affected in some way.
There is no cure for AIDS or HIV.
This week Adams State celebrated AIDS Awareness. The best way to fight this issue is through educational prevention.
The theme of this week’s event is “Human Rights and Universal Access.” Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to treatment, prevention and care, recognizing these as fundamental human rights.
AIDS Memorial quilts are on display all week, in the SUB. Each quilt recognized someone who was affected personally by the issue.
Quilts are on display Monday November 30 until December 3.
T-shirts are also being sold all week.
Wednesday night the annual candlelight vigil took place in observance of Worlds AIDS Day.
The event was held at Student Life Center, located northeast in the Student Union Building.
Music, memories, and stories were all planned. Also the vigil included an educational presentation and stories were told in English, Spanish and sign language.
Music was provided by 68 West, along with community members Emily Robinson and Allison Kitchen.
On Wednesday December 1 free HIV testing was located in the SUB from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Many people with HIV have no symptoms and may not realize they are infected. 1 of every 5 people in the U.S. is living undiagnosed.
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