HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is calling for people in Inverness to get involved in World AIDS Day (December 1) this year, either by volunteering for Terrence Higgins Trust, making a donation to support local HIV services, or wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness.

World AIDS Day, which has been running every December since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness of the condition. In the UK alone, around 80,000 people are living with HIV and over 7,500 are diagnosed every year.

The following events are taking place in Inverness for World AIDS Day:

• Monday 1 December from 10.00am – 6.00pm – Town Centre Fundraiser, Eastgate Centre
  Staff and volunteers from THT Scotland will be out in force at the Eastgate Centre from 9.00am until 4.00pm, raising awareness of HIV, giving out red ribbons and asking for donations.

• Monday 1 December from 12.00pm – 2.00pm – College Fundraiser, Longman Campus
  THT Scotland staff and volunteers will have a visible presence at Inverness’ Longman Campus on Worls AIDS Day, supplying students with information on HIV and how to prevent it.

Ailsa Spindler, from Terrence Higgins Trust in Inverness, said “World AIDS Day is one of the most important events in THT’s calendar. HIV has been around for over 25 years and is now the UK’s fastest growing long term health condition. We very much hope that local people will get involved in some way, perhaps donating to the cause or just wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness.”

If you’d like further information on any of the World AIDS Day events going on in Inverness, please contact THT in Inverness on (01463) 711585.

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Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity with centres across England, Scotland and Wales. We're here to provide information and advice about HIV and sexual health and offer a range of services including sexual health checks, counselling and support groups.  We campaign for a world where people with HIV live healthy lives, free from prejudice and discrimination and we promote good sexual health as a right and reality for all.