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World Aids Day - Tue, Dec 1 We’ve rounded up what’s going on in our city and online this World Aids Day (WAD). Make sure you wear your red ribbon with pride and dig deep if you can to support our community groups, choirs and charities; they need your support more than ever!
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT)
MARTIN HARRIS
In the face of the pandemic, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has lots of exciting ways you can support its work, get involved and raise much-needed funds. Martin Harris, community fundraising manager at THT, said: “Supporting us this WAD means you can help us in our mission to end new HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030. This year's been a challenging year for many people living with HIV, with worries about health and loneliness. That’s why we’re determined to make sure we’re there for more people affected by HIV so they can live happy and fulfilling lives, and with your support we can. “We’ve lots of exciting ways you can get involved to raise those much-needed donations, from head shaves to walks and even some drag bingo. Our fundraising team is here to give you all the support you need, as well as lots of tips and tricks to make sure your fundraiser is a success.” ) DRAG BINGO WITH CHARLIE HIDES: Gather your family and housemates together, pour a glass of something refreshing, and let’s play bingo on WAD.
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Charlie Hides will keep you entertained over Zoom and you could win some fabulous prizes. The livestream will start at approx 7.25pm; bingo at 7.30pm. Don’t be late. For more info and to get your free bingo card, visit: www.tht.org.uk/takeaction/world-aids-day/drag-race-bingo ) RIBBON WALK: host your own fundraising walk on or around Tuesday, December 1 to help support the vital work of THT.
How far you want to walk and how much you want to raise is your choice. It doesn’t matter whether you walk around your local park, stroll along a canal or take a socially distanced hike up a hill, it’s up to you. You can do it by yourself, or as part of a virtual team with friends or work colleagues. More info: www.tht.org.uk/take-action/world-aids-day/ribbonwalk ) RIBBON RUN: Set yourself a running challenge ahead of Tuesday, December 1 and raise vital funds to support people living with HIV.
Run a daily challenge, set yourself a distance you want to reach or do it all in one go on the day, it’s up to you. More info: www.tht.org.uk/take-action/worldaids-day/ribbon-run ) WEAR. DONATE. NOMINATE: Simply wear your red ribbon this WAD, take a picture of yourself and post on social media, donate to support THT and nominate your friends and family to do the same – it’s as easy as that.
WEAR: Put on your red ribbon with pride. Don’t forget to take a photo or video and share on your social media. If you don’t have a ribbon, you could create one, or add a red ribbon frame to your profile picture on social media (you can find this by updating your picture, choosing ‘add frame’ and searching ‘red ribbon Terrence Higgins Trust’). DONATE: Visit https://justgiving.com/campaign/WDN and donate £5, £10 or £20 to support THT’s work and those affected by HIV. NOMINATE: Share the photo or video of you wearing the red ribbon and nominate people to do the same. Make sure to use the hashtag #WorldAIDSDay and tag in @THTorguk. More info: www.tht.org.uk/take-action/world-aids-day/wear-donate-nominate For a free red ribbon and tips & tricks on holding your own fundraiser for THT, visit: www.tht.org.uk/take-action/world-aids-day
