World AIDS Day Singapore

World AIDS Day is observed on the 1st of December each year worldwide. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS caused by the spread of HIV infection.

Do you know that the glove wore by Michael Jackson when he did his first moonwalk dance in 1983 was being auction recently for US$350,000. All the proceeds went to an AIDS research charity. The late Michael Jackson was one of the first entertainers to enlist in the fight against AIDS/HIV.

But until now, there are still lot of misconception about AIDS/HIV. Do you know that although HIV can be found in saliva, it is in too small an amount to infect anyone through kissing or the sharing of utensils. In fact, body fluids such as saliva, sweat and tears cannot transmit HIV.

It’s surprising that we still have so much misconception about a disease that was discovered in the early 1980s. If you want to know more, check out HPB’s website on the 10 myths about HIV and AIDS.

The theme for Singapore World AIDS Day 2009 is “Your life, your canvas”. It is is inspired by the notion that we are all responsible for painting the canvas of our own lives. What we choose to put on that canvas is entirely up to us, and the choices we make all contribute to a constantly evolving picture.

You can show your support for World AIDS Day by taking part in this Twibbon campaign. I’ve added the twibbon on my face on table avatar. Painful to pin a ribbon on my head leh. Haha. (Kidding kidding)

There are some events being planned for World AIDS Day 2009. I’ll blog more about it later. In the meantime, check out this song by Jack & Rai in commemoration of World AIDS Day 2009.

Jack & Rai – Pixelated