With the third largest number of AIDS cases in the state, San Diego will do its part to remember those who have died and are battling the disease.
Since 1988, individuals and organizations from around the world have come together to bring global awareness to AIDS -- including San Diego.
On Monday, UCSD is hosting a public viewing of portions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The display showcases three sections of the quilt that have emerged from San Diego organizations and individuals as they have responded to the AIDS crisis, from the early years of the epidemic through the present day. The AIDS Memorial Quilt was created in 1987.
San Diego County has the third-highest number of cases in the state. There have been more than 13,000 reported in our region since December of 2007 and 438 new cases were reported last year and there were 99 deaths. Overall, the state of California has the second-largest number of AIDS cases in the United States.
For people needing help in the County, Josue Homes with the National AIDS Foundation is the only non-hospice provider for people with HIV and AIDS. They serve up to 38 residents each day and people can stay for up to 18-months while they work on a transition plan.
UCSD will also host Rapid HIV Testing along the Library Walk from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For a list of other events, visit UCSD online.
