SPOKE’s 35th Annual World AIDS Day Vigil: Torchbearers, Lighting the Path Forward
Healing, Hope, Remembrance, and History:
The AIDS Epidemic in America
“By sharing the story of the struggle against HIV/AIDS, we remember, in perpetuity, the lives lost, we offer healing and hope to survivors, and we inspire new generations of activists in the fight against stigma, denial, and hate for a just future.” — National AIDS Memorial
Please donate to sponsor a section(s) of the quilt and let us know if you would like a particular panel.
You can search the digital quilt here. www.aidsmemorial.org/interactive-aids-quilt
The quilt remains an enduring testimony to the power of creating together to offer new perspectives on the world. Art has the potential to humanize the experiences of individuals living with HIV, challenge stereotypes, and promote empathy and understanding.
Event sponsorships also available. For more info on how to become a sponsor, call 617-872-6065 or email MDOWLING@SPOKEART.ORG
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY Nov. 29
12:00 pm Gather at Boston City Hall Plaza
1:00 pm Quilt Processional to Boston Center for the Arts
We are looking for 36 teams of 8 people to carry each section of the quilt. Please let us know if your group, church, family, or circle of friends would like to take part
2:00 pm Placing of the quilt panels in the Cyclorama
BCA open 12-5 on the 29th
MONDAY Nov. 30
Hours 9-5
TUESDAY, Dec. 1
Midnight to midnight Vigil for the full 24 hours of December 1. Each hour will be marked with an artistic or prayerful offering.
In addition, we are launching Torchbearers, Lighting the Path Forward to End HIV STIGMA
– TORCHBEARERS: We invite community members to write, or draw on paper lanterns, provided by SPOKE, expressing their thoughts and hopes to end the stigma surrounding HIV or to remember someone they have lost. These lanterns will be a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding, shedding light on the HIV epidemic.
– Remembrance: The lanterns will be a central part of the world AIDS Day Installation, symbolizing our connection and our collective light on the path to raise awareness and to help end HIV STIGMA
FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE CALL 617-872-6065 OR EMAIL MDOWLING@SPOKEART.ORG
Why Your Contribution Matters:
- Raise Awareness: Sharing your story helps to illuminate the realities of living with HIV, encouraging open conversations that can dispel myths and misunderstandings.
- Foster Community Support: By participating, you join a collective effort to create a supportive environment for those affected by HIV.
- Honor Lives: Your message can serve as a reminder of the resilience and strength of those living with HIV and the importance of compassion in the face of adversity.
Thank you!