Learning about AIDS
Become a leader in your community. Learn more about HIV/AIDS and then raise awareness to help stop the spread of HIV.
Did you know?
But, learning about AIDS involves much more than knowing the facts. Plan to attend:
- AIDS is the most devastating disease humanity has ever faced
- A person who is infected with HIV may not show symptoms for two to 10 years
- More than 600 people in Peel, an estimated 59,300 Canadians and more than 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV/AIDS
- Millions of people know nothing or too little about HIV to protect themselves
- AIDS is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide
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Learning about AIDS
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on Wednesday, October 26, 2005
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8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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HJA Brown Education Centre
- More than 200 students will join Amutha Samgam, a popular speaker who is also personally affected by the disease, to:
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- get involved in this leadership opportunity to learn more and to raise awareness
- work in small groups with a Peel Health representative to develop an AIDS awareness action plan for your school
- and receive cool free stuff
Register early! Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each school is invited to bring eight to 10 students. Fill out the online registration form, or look for flyers on display in your school. Teachers are invited to attend, but it is not necessary.
Learning about AIDS was held for the first time in October 1999. Each year, many students lead activities and events in their schools during AIDS Awareness Week. Students are encouraged to be involved in the planning of these events as some of these activities are eligible for the 40 hours of community service requirement for graduation.
Learning about AIDS is hosted by the Peel District School Board, the Region of Peel, and the Peel HIV/AIDS Network.
Thank you to Curriculum and Instructional Support
for funding this worthwhile event.
