Conway, South Carolina – The Theatre of the Republic, in partnership with Careteam Plus and Little River Medical Center, presented World Aids Day Intimate Cabaret- Celebrating Life Through Music to Conway, SC. This was a FREE catered event thanks to the generous sponsorship of Gilead Sciences. The event was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Main Street Theatre located at 335 Main Street, Conway, 29526, at 7:30 PM EST. The production contained unique solos & group performances, remembrance dedications, and resource information.
Yearly, on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. Across the globe, we unite to show support for those living with HIV and to remember those who have passed away from AIDS-related illnesses. Each World AIDS Day focuses on a specific theme, which this year will be “Let Communities Lead”. The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) states “change depends not on a moment but on a movement, the message “Let Communities Lead” will not only ring out on one day, it will be at the core of activities that will build up across November, reach a crescendo on World AIDS Day on December 1, and continue to echo throughout December and beyond.” Over the past 30 years, Careteam Plus has been the leading health care center providing HIV/AIDS care to those living in Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties. Careteam Plus has taken the initiative to work with other community leaders in partnership to strengthen health care and health education to the communities we serve. We one day would like to see the end of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. For more information about World AIDS Day or the prevention, testing, and treatment of HIV/AIDS, please call Careteam Plus at (843) 234-0005.
Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever international day for global health. Every year, United Nations agencies, governments and civil society join together to campaign around specific themes related to HIV. Awareness-raising activities take place around the globe. People living with HIV make their voice heard on issues important in their lives. Groups of people living with HIV and other civil society organizations involved in the AIDS response mobilize in support of the communities they serve. World AIDS Day remains as relevant today as it’s always been, reminding people and governments that HIV has not gone away. There is still a critical need for increased funding for the AIDS response, to increase awareness of the impact of HIV on people’s lives, to end stigma and discrimination and to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV.
