World AIDS Day message towers over Los Angeles
Largest digital sign on West Coast shows “1.9 Million Lives in Care”
LOS ANGELES–-In honor of World AIDS Day, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has taken over the largest digital sign on the West Coast.
AHF’s message – “1.9 Million Lives in Care” – showed every couple minutes today (Dec. 1) on three sides of the building located on Broadway off the I-10 in downtown Los Angeles.
Freeway commuters had a clear view of the building’s display. AHF is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS health care organization.
While 29.8 million people living with HIV – of 39 million worldwide – now receive lifesaving treatment, the fight against HIV/AIDS continues. AHF will reach two million lives in care by early 2024.
The foundation and more than 40 AHF country teams also held commemorative events today to honor all who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses. The events also support those who carry on the fight, and unite people globally in battling one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.
AHF mobilizers hosted 26 events in 21 cities across the country. The events promoted testing, education and open conversation around awareness and prevention.
Janet Jackson performs in Houston tonight
AHF is continuing its longstanding tradition of hosting a high-profile World AIDS Day concert and awareness event. Global icon Janet Jackson is performing a full-length show at NRG Arena in Houston, Texas tonight.
AHF also honored American actor Blair Underwood with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Underwood has been a powerful voice in the fight against HIV/AIDS for more than three decades.
“The global HIV/AIDS response has fallen short over recent years due to COVID-19 and other competing global crises,” said AHF President and Cofounder Michael Weinstein. “AHF calls on all nations and global public health institutions to ensure the adequate resources and political will are available to fight HIV/AIDS.”
“On World AIDS Day, the world must remember – it’s not over,” he added.
