Tucson AIDS Candlelight Memorial

08/19/2024

"Your only real job today is loving the one true human that you have been assigned since birth to take care of: YOURSELF."

02/15/2024

Congrats to Tucson and thanks for being so ĹGBT friendly and acceptiingý⁷7

Under the scorching Arizona sun, a vibrant tapestry of acceptance and inclusivity has woven itself in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Tucson, a city bathed...

10/08/2022

Will we ever have a vaccine for HIV?

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Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is no longer the death sentence it once was. Learn how mRNA research for COVID may lead to a vaccine for HIV.

06/26/2021

Believe it or not, it's been 30 years since Magic Johnson shocked the World when he announced that he had been exposed to the virus that causes AIDS, revealing that he is HIV-positive. Here's his story and update....

He stunned basketball fans and transformed HIV awareness by announcing his diagnosis in 1991. Thirty years on, he discusses his relationship with Anthony Fauci, the meaning of money and why he’s still optimistic

05/23/2021

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11/08/2020

TONIGHT!
There is NO WALK for All Souls Procession this year. Only a live-streamed event with the Finale'ceremony online only. We are honored that the organizers have asked that AIDS Ribbon Tucson have a presence at the Finale' venue, in memory of the more than 40 million lives taken so far by HIV/AIDS. It all starts at 6pm. Go here and click on "LIVE VIDEO":
www.allsoulsprocession.org

MMOS is officially cancelling the physical, public aspects of the event for 2020. MMOS will NOT be closing streets for foot traffic or facilitating public gathering sites on Grande Avenue and the Mercado District. MMOS will also cancel all Official Pre and After party gatherings. MMOS will be bolste...

10/05/2020

11/11/2019

Great news.
Great philanthropic people.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $100 million to develop revolutionary gene-based cures for HIV and sickle cell anaemia.

06/05/2019

It was so nice to have the folks from KOLD News 13 join us for our annual Tucson AIDS Candlelight Memorial. Thank you for the kind and accurate coverage. 🕯

Organizers hope to one day silence the stigma surrounding the illness.

06/01/2019

Thank you to Channel 9 ABC Affiliate: KGUN 9 On Your Side for being there for us. Your coverage of the annual Tucson AIDS Candlelight Memorial was sensitive, accurate and informative.

The 35th International Annual Aids Candlelit Memorial is taking place Sunday night at the Historic Y in Tucson.

05/07/2019

Thank you to KGUN-TV Channel 9 for their coverage of our 2018 event. Spokesperson: Monique Vallery
https://youtu.be/dkGFHRaHOhA

Tucson is participating in a global HIV/AIDS remembrance event for the 35th year Sunday night.

03/24/2019