Anthony Perkins (1932–1992) American actor best known for his role
as Norman Bates in the Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho.
Robert Reed (1932–1992) American actor; played the role of Mike
Brady on The Brady Bunch.
Dack Rambo (1941–1994) American actor who played Jack Ewing in
the TV series Dallas.
Freddie Mercury (1946-1991) British leader singer of the popular 70s/80s rock band
Queen.
Those listed above all had a
significant impact on pop culture not only due to the talents that they shared
with audiences but also because each one of the named died of an AIDS-related
illness. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has spread worldwide – even to our minute corner
of the universe. We have all seen the PSAs preaching about safe sex and the
spread of HIV/AIDS in the United
States, but how many out there still
contract this disease through dirty needles and unprotected sex every year?
According to the HIV/AIDS awareness organization, Until There’s a Cure, the
following facts might make you more thoughtful about your recreational
activities…
Over 22 million people have died from AIDS.
Over 42 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, and 74 percent of
these infected people live in sub-Saharan Africa.
Over 19 million women are living with HIV/AIDS, mostly spread from
heterosexual activity.
Half of all new HIV cases are people under 25.
These stats are made to scare you, because AIDS is a
scary disease that is rapidly spreading worldwide. So far, knowledge is our
best weapon, especially in the USA.
The rest of the world battles rape and a severe lack of education but many of AIDS
cases in the USA
can be prevented.
In case you have been living under a rock for the
past, oh, 20 years, acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS
or Aids) is a set of symptoms
and infections resulting from the damage to the human immune system caused by
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Your immune system is made up of white
blood cells; these cells primary function is to attack bacteria, fungi,
parasites and viruses, which make you sick. HIV attacks these white blood cells
and without them, humans are rendered helpless to all the foreign entities that
invade our bodies every day.
So
how does one acquire such a vicious virus? HIV is transmitted through direct
contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing
HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk. You can not catch
the virus from saliva, tears or sweat.
On
October 11th, from noon to 4 p.m., join the Evansville AIDS Resource
Group for a day of fun and awareness at GarvinPark.
The walk begins at 2, and late registration is from noon until 2. Enjoy food,
live music, contests and a health fair.
Until
the AIDS Walk, be sure to collect donation from friends and family; not only
will you be helping fight AIDS but you can also obtain some pretty snazzy
prizes from a t-shirt to a silver “Until There’s a Cure” bracelet. For more
information on the AIDS Walk, or on any other HIV/AIDS related questions visit
www.argevansville.org or call 812*424*9059.
October 18: AudubonMillPark, Henderson, KY,
at 10 a.m.– Matthew 25 AIDS Services, Inc., Scavenger Hunt
The event will lead its
participants all over HendersonCounty on a chase for
some very bizarre and dated items. The scavenger hunt will include all ages,
with a $5 entry fee per person. The winning team will receive half of the
proceeds, up to $200. For information, contact Matthew 25 at (270) 826-0200.
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Those listed above all had a
significant impact on pop culture not only due to the talents that they shared
with audiences but also because each one of the named died of an AIDS-related
illness. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has spread worldwide – even to our minute corner
of the universe. We have all seen the PSAs preaching about safe sex and the
spread of HIV/AIDS in the 
