Agency to Commemorate December 1, 2010 At Events Throughout the City

Edmonton – On December 1, 2010, HIV Edmonton and the City of Edmonton will participate in the 22nd Annual World AIDS Day.

The World AIDS Campaign is a global coalition united by the call for governments to honour their AIDS commitments under the slogan "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise." For 2010, the global theme of the World AIDS Day campaign is "Universal Access and Human Rights: Light Up for Rights". As HIV Edmonton wraps up their 25th Anniversary Legacy Project, several local events will be held to commemorate World AIDS Day.

The red ribbon is worn in memory of those who have died of an AIDS related illness and is a symbol of the need for an end to this pandemic. In commemoration of the lives lost, it is HIV Edmonton’s goal to distribute 5,000 red ribbons to be worn on the lapels of Edmontonians this World AIDS Day.

In partnership with Starbucks, Edmontonians can purchase a red ribbon at any Edmonton Starbucks location. Purchasing a red ribbon makes a major contribution to this year's World AIDS Day campaign, raising awareness and vital funds for HIV Edmonton. Personalities from various media outlets will participate in the "Starbucks Celebrity Baristas" promotion. Red ribbons will also be distributed to City Hall and local media outlets.

WORLD AIDS DAY EVENTS:

Starbucks Celebrity Baristas:

10:00 am–11:00 am Jennifer Crosby, Global Edmonton Morning News & Noon News Hour Anchor
Starbucks location at Southpark Mall (3931 Calgary Trail)

11:30 am-12:30 pm Kim Taylor, CTV Edmonton Late Night News Anchor
Starbucks location at Village Tree Landing, St. Albert

11:30 am–12:30 pm Mark Connelly, Host of CBC News at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00
Starbucks location at the City Centre Mall

12:30 pm-1:30 pm David Gerow, CBC News at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00
Starbucks location at the City Centre Mall

1:30 pm-2:30 pm Nicola Crosbie, Global Edmonton’s Chief Meteorologist
Starbucks location at Southpark Mall (3931 Calgary Trail)
A special pre-World AIDS Day Starbucks Barista – November 30, 2010

7:30 am-8:00 am Bridget Ryan, Breakfast Television
Starbucks location at 12507 102 Ave (High Street)

7:30 pm World AIDS Day: A Benefit Concert with Simon-Marc de Freitas, Muttart Hall
Launch of HIV Edmonton’s book Around the Kitchen Table: 25 Years of AIDS in Edmonton

10:00 pm Silent Auction and Tribute to Freddie Mercury at Buddy’s Nite Club, 11725B Jasper Ave.

As HIV Edmonton approaches 25 years of providing support, education and advocacy for those infected with, affected by, or at risk of HIV, we invite you to join us, wear a red ribbon on World AIDS Day and take a moment to reflect on what we have all learned the past quarter of a century.