JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day. It’s a day to unite people worldwide to raise awareness about HIV, show support for those living with HIV, and remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.
Approximately 42 million people have died from AIDS related illnesses, and the theme this year is: “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.”
Despite significant medical advancements, HIV continues to be a public health issue that requires ongoing efforts to achieve the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
If that’s to be achieved, awareness must be raised. However, the fact is, there’s still a stigma.
Friends of The Quilt, in partnership with the Northeast Florida World AIDS Day Committee, hosted a ceremony Monday for World AIDS Day 2025, honoring lives lost to HIV/AIDS, uplifting people living with HIV, and strengthening our community’s commitment to remembrance, healthcare, and transformation.
This year marks the 26th Anniversary Display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Jacksonville. The Quilt remains one of the most powerful symbols of love, loss, and community remembrance in the world.
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