West Hollywood commemorated World AIDS Day with a special event at West Hollywood Park, starting with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on December 1. The event, hosted by APLA Health and the Foundation for The AIDS Monument, and co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood, featured a candlelight procession and a free screening of the 2023 documentary âCOMMITMENT TO LIFE.â
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The reception took place on the top-floor Respite Deck of the Aquatics & Recreation Center (647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood 90069). Following a short program, attendees participated in a candlelight procession, walking through the park and city streets, culminating at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers for the documentary screening.
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âCOMMITMENT TO LIFEâ highlighted the battle against HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles, spotlighting individuals living with HIV/AIDS, healthcare professionals, celebrities, and activists who contributed significantly to the cause. Distinguished speakers at the event included LA County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, members of the West Hollywood City Council, and Brenda Freiberg, an HIV/AIDS awareness advocate.
World AIDS Day, first observed in 1988, aims to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, honor those affected, and recommit to ending the global epidemic. That yearâs theme, âWorld AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit,â emphasized remembering the past and committing to a future without HIV as a public health threat.
Event details included:
- Reception at 5:30 p.m. on the Respite Deck.
- Candlelight procession at approximately 6:30 p.m.
- Documentary screening at 7:15 p.m. in Council Chambers (doors opened at 7:00 p.m.).
- Registration was required for this free event.
For more information and registration, visit: https://WADinWeHo.eventbrite.com.
For questions, including ADA accessibility, contact Karen Eyres at [email protected].
AIDS is never going away as long as people continue to engage in unsafe sex. A Zero AIDS objective is not possible as long as this behavior continues. The introduction of various medications, including PrEP, has lulled people into thinking that even if they become HIV positive, these meds are the magic bullet. Really?
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There is no better person in this city and county than Brenda Freiberg to speak on awareness and advocacy. Brendaâs personal experience and fortitude in the face losing two sons is beyond compelling, it is heart wrenching, and it is full of humility and grace. I was honored to serve with Brenda on the boards of APLA and The Trevor Project. She is clearly tireless in her devotion. Brenda deserves an entire generationâs everlasting gratitude. I hope the City of West Hollywood finds a way to honor Brendaâs decades of contributions through a permanent recognition in the cityâs history.