December 1st is World Aids Day. December 1st is today. That means: today is World Aids Day! I spent part of the day tabling at a local high school with a great group of teenagers to promote HIV/AIDS awareness. This year, World Aids Day was about "getting to zero," which you can read more about here.
It is estimated that over one million people in the United States are living with HIV. 1 in 5 of these people don't know they have it. In nearly 70% of all cases in the U.S., HIV is spread through sexual intercourse. I'm a big supporter of preventative measures, and this one is simple: know who you're
Of course, HIV/AIDS is a major area of concern outside of the U.S., too, but I just wanted to touch on a few quick things. Avert.org is a great website if you want to learn more.
Happy World AIDS Day!
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Great post and so awesome that you are spreading awareness and making a difference. You look great as always.
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me honey. Those teens were lucky to have someone like you mentoring them.
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Great post Ashley. I thought the numbers are coming down but I can see there's so much to be done still
ReplyDeleteSuch a good post, with some really important points! I love your mix of black/brown here, too, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!! This is such an important topic, knowing who you're canoodling with is so important (and a funny word) That's awesome that you talked to a high school about this!
ReplyDeleteAnd you mix brown and black waaay better than I
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ReplyDeleteIm sooooo with you on this post:)
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Another reason why I never want to date again, canoodling worries. Such a great post though, I love when people combine fashion with something meaningful!
ReplyDeleteSo true, I should probably get tested...but I hate the Dr and I'm far too lazy... (I know...shame on me XD)
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Excellent post. Thanks for sharing that info. I learned a lot.
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ReplyDeleteit's awesome that you worked with teen today to spread awareness! I think it's so to important to get the message across while they're still young that Aids is REAL and to protect themselves.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and message!! Thanks for sharing :)
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I applaud your activism. Bono wrote a great piece on this subject in today's New York Times.
ReplyDeleteBeing an older person, I was around and knew several people back when this disease first came out and there wasn't the treatment that exists today. Most of those people are gone now and they died at early ages. How sad.
i love how youre such a go-getter! we need aids awareness..
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I hadn't heard about World Aids day before so thank you for sharing! What a great cause to support (and look so cute while doing so!)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted about this! I love that you are bringing awareness. I just watched the Alicia Keys documentary yesterday about all of this.
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loving your support! these statistics are alarming though. thank you for spreading the word!
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i love fashion for a cause...because well it makes you feel like no matter what you are doing something right!
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Great post, lovely outfit...
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Just another reason why I like you so much. Such a great cause and you looked so stylish spreading the word, too ; )
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that you got involved with World AIDS Day! You look absolutely gorgeous in this outfit. Very professional and business person-ish.
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You're one gorgeous ambassador for the case, Ashley & a great thing to point out. I remember seeing the first guys with HIV in the 80s when it was all really new - the last few years awareness has gone down again (1 in 5 doesn't know?!?!) and it's important to increase it.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, I love the blazer! Even greater cause, it's wonderful of you to bring more awareness to it! :)
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is so nice that you are taking part to this ! well done girl!
ReplyDeleteYou rock for being a part of this. And if I'm ever canoodling with someone, I'll think to myself, "Do I know this person?" And if the answer is no (which is doubtful), then I will say, "Ashley said to get tested." And then I will do that. But like I said, this is doubtful!
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this post says so much about you! that is so great, thanks for introducing me to this campaign!
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oh this was a great post, it is such a important topic to know!!! your blazer is also so cute
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