San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

World AIDS Day has been observed on December 1 every year since 1988, with the purpose of honoring and remembering the millions who have been lost to the epidemic and to bring attention to HIV/AIDS and those currently living with it.

Each year, Mama’s Kitchen and Village Hillcrest commemorate World AIDS Day by recognizing and remembering those affected by AIDS, as well as the ongoing leadership efforts made to end the epidemic. This year marks 40 years since the first reported case of AIDS and far too many lives and loved ones have been lost.

This morning, GLAAD released its second annual State of HIV Stigma Study, a national survey among U.S. adults measuring attitudes toward HIV/AIDS and people living with HIV. The study produced a series of findings, including that only 42% of American adults know the fact that people living with HIV cannot transmit it while on proper treatment.

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This week kicks off Dining Out For Life® San Diego (#DOFLSD) - a four-day fun opportunity to Dine Out. Take Out. and End HIV. Funds raised support The Center’s HIV Testing program, HIV prevention services, and services for those living with HIV.

Editors note: This story was shared with permission by its author Kalee Garland, a San Diego HIV/AIDS activist. Follow her journey on Instagram here. 

The County of San Diego HIV Planning Group is conducting a series of focus groups to help them better serve those living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. The sessions will be targeted to various sectors of the community and will begin Jan. 19.

AIDS Walk & Run San Diego is one of the most cherished and important HIV fundraisers for the local organizations who work hard all year long to provide HIV services and prevention programs.