Public Memorial Caps The End of XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006)
Toronto, ON (ContentDesk) July 27, 2006 -- The International AIDS Vigil, a public memorial to those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS, will take place Thursday, August 17, 9 PM, rain or shine, at
Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto, Canada. The event, a project of the 519 Church Street Community Centre, brings to an end the week-long activities of the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006)."We believe this is a unique opportunity for the local community to join together with conference delegates for a moment of remembrance and reflection," says Jocelyn Watchorn, Co-Chair of The International AIDS Vigil Committee.The AIDS International Vigil will begin at dusk with a symbolic candle lighting ceremony and end with the illumination of thousands of glow sticks. The event is expected to attract many of the political, scientific and community leaders working on the front lines of the pandemic as well as a wide representation of people from affected communities. Along with music and readings, the hour-long memorial features the "naming of names", a poignant moment where the names of the deceased are called aloud from the stage, and from the audience.The format of the AIDS International Vigil follows a tradition established by the Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil, one of the longest running AIDS vigils in the world and a highlight of local Pride Week festivities. Established in 1985 as a humble gathering of friends and family members behind the 519 Church Street Community Centre, the Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil has developed into an annual event, which takes place in Cawthra Square Park, in the heart of Toronto's gay village.
The park is home to a permanent AIDS Memorial. Over 2,500 names are etched into the pillars of the memorial, including the name of the man who was the driving force behind the project - Michael Lynch.The International AIDS Vigil acknowledges the profound devastation HIV/AIDS has wrought within the gay and lesbian community and salutes the leadership role played by that community in the fight to overcome this deadly disease. At the same time, it recognizes the impact of HIV/AIDS on people all over the world. To that end, organizers of thevigil welcome anyone who may have experienced a personal loss or losses due to HIV/AIDS.The International AIDS Vigil will be sign language interpreted and wheelchair accessible. Donations will be accepted.
All proceeds go to the Ontario AIDS Network Positive Action Fund, which provides emergency financial assistance to people with HIV/AIDS.For more information, call the International AIDS Vigil info line at 416-392-6878, ext. 312 or visit the 519 Church Street Community Centre Web site at http://www.the519.org.The International AIDS Conference takes place in Toronto, Canada from August 13 to August 18, 2006. It is expected to attract 20,000 expert participants from around the world.For full conference details, go to http://www.aids2006.org.About the International AIDS Vigil Committee:The International AIDS Vigil Committee is an official project of the 519 Church Street Community Centre. The Committee represents a diverse group of agencies, as well as the overall diversity of the Toronto AIDS Community.About the International AIDS Conference:The International AIDS Conference is convened every other year by the International AIDS Society (IAS), the world's leading independent association of HIV professionals, with more than 7,000 members in 153 countries. The Toronto Local Host is a not-for-profit organization created specifically to host the Conference, and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of leaders engaged in the Canadian response to HIV/AIDS..
AIDS Project Los Angeles to Support Gulf Coast AIDS Organizations Affected by Hurricanes with Proceeds from AIDS Walk Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) September 25, 2005 -- More than 25,000 people from across the Los Angeles metropolitan area are expected to hit the streets for AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 16, 2005 to raise money for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other local AIDS service organizations.
For the first time in its history, APLA will provide cash grants to HIV/AIDS organizations outside of Los Angeles County.
The grants will be allocated to three organizations affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: AIDS Alabama, Montrose Clinic of Houston, and NO/AIDS Task Force of New Orleans, which was forced to cancel its own AIDS Walk scheduled for September 25.The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that there are more than 15,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in hurricane affected areas of Alabama and Louisiana.
Statistics for people living with HIV/AIDS in Mississippi are not available by county."The one-two punch of Katrina and Rita is uprooting thousands, including...
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iPod Hearing Loss Protection for Boomers: Five HearPod Solutions
Since their debut in the marketplace, iPods have revolutionized the way we listen to music. iPod hard drives store up to 300 hours of music, batteries last for 12 hours, and the volume can be cranked up to 120 decibels. That's louder than a chain saw or pneumatic drill, and equivalent to a jet plane taking off! But iPod fans are being warned to turn their music down. Even manufacturer, Apple, includes a cautionary note with every iPod, warning, "permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume."
Currently, 16 million baby boomers have hearing loss and the number is expected to surge to 78 million by 2030. Amazingly, nearly three-quarters of them admit that they have never visited a doctor or hearing health specialist to have a hearing test.
In spite of this lack of concern, there are more boomers aged 46 to 64 with hearing loss than seniors over the age of 65 with the same condition, and hearing loss among baby boomers is 26...
iPod Hearing Loss Protection for Boomers: Five HearPod Solutions
Hearing aids > iPod Hearing Loss Protection for Boomers: Five HearPod Solutions
iPod Hearing Loss Protection for Boomers: Five HearPod Solutions
Since their debut in the marketplace, iPods have revolutionized the way we listen to music. iPod hard drives store up to 300 hours of music, batteries last for 12 hours, and the volume can be cranked up to 120 decibels. That's louder than a chain saw or pneumatic drill, and equivalent to a jet plane taking off! But iPod fans are being warned to turn their music down. Even manufacturer, Apple, includes a cautionary note with every iPod, warning, "permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume."
Currently, 16 million baby boomers have hearing loss and the number is expected to surge to 78 million by 2030. Amazingly, nearly three-quarters of them admit that they have never visited a doctor or hearing health specialist to have a hearing test.
In spite of this lack of concern, there are more boomers aged 46 to 64 with hearing loss than seniors over the age of 65 with the same condition, and hearing loss among baby boomers is 26...
iPod Hearing Loss Protection for Boomers: Five HearPod Solutions
Hearing aids > iPod Hearing Loss Protection for Boomers: Five HearPod Solutions