Affirmation for December 1, 2010: World AIDS Awareness Day
Today, in support of World AIDS Awareness Day, we've decided to highlight a handful of quotes instead of just one for our members to reflect on. Today sends such a powerful message not only for this serious and bleak disease, but about two other diseases that are arguably just as serious and bleak: prejudice and ignorance.
In the face of disease, let us unite rather than isolate, and fight together for a cure that will spare the generations of the future.
Some see a hopeless end, while others see an endless hope.- Author UnknownIgnorance and prejudice are fuelling the spread of a preventable disease. World AIDS Day, 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS.... [I]t's up to you, me and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice. - worldaidsday.org, 2006If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito. - Betty ReeseStarted in 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. World AIDS Day is important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.- avert.org, 2006It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance. - Elizabeth TaylorWhat we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.- Albert Pike
Have an impactful day!
TeamDS
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In the face of disease, let us unite rather than isolate, and fight together for a cure that will spare the generations of the future.
Some see a hopeless end, while others see an endless hope.- Author UnknownIgnorance and prejudice are fuelling the spread of a preventable disease. World AIDS Day, 1 December is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS.... [I]t's up to you, me and us to stop the spread of HIV and end prejudice. - worldaidsday.org, 2006If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito. - Betty ReeseStarted in 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. World AIDS Day is important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.- avert.org, 2006It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance. - Elizabeth TaylorWhat we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.- Albert Pike
Have an impactful day!
TeamDS
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Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
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