This article details a pitfall in the fight against HIV. Some people think due to the advances made in the war on AIDS, HIV has been relegated to the past. It's done, we've beat it. NO! We haven't.
The annual Colorado AIDS Walks is on the verge of ending due to lack of donations. These funds go to help those living with HIV in the state. In 1996 the walk raised 1.7 million. As of this Saturday, the 2016 walk has raised $120,000. That's just 7% of the earlier monies.
This is 1 of the oldest AIDS walks & it seems destined to end this year. Maybe they'll hold out just to round it off at 30, but tradition can only take you so far. This event is going to end due to people's illusion HIV has been beaten. This is why education on the matter is so crucial.
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