HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru (THT Cymru) is calling for people in Cardiff and Newport to get involved in World AIDS Day (December 1) this year, either by attending an event, 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, over 80,000 people are living with HIV and over 7,000 are diagnosed every year.
The following events are taking place in Cardiff and Newport for World AIDS Day:

• Friday 27 November (10.00pm - late): Cabaret fundraiser at Exit Bar, Newport
  Flamboyant cabaret star Bella Endez hosts an exciting night of entertainment at Newport’s Exit bar, with live performances from Dixie Minx and Justin, and a troupe of burlesque dancers. There will also be a ‘Kings and Queens’ talent contest, and a raffle raising funds for THT Cymru.

• World AIDS Day fundraisers: Various locations
  Thursday 26 November (9.00pm - late): The Arches, cabaret evening with Dr Bev
  Saturday 28 November (10.00pm - late): Club X, Charity collection
  Sunday 29 November (8.00pm - late): Kings Cross, Cabaret & collection
  Monday 30 November (9.00pm - late): Pulse, Fanny’s World AIDS Day fundraiser, bingo & karaoke
  Tuesday 1 December (8.00pm - late): WOW Bar, Meet The WOW Girls cabaret & collection

• Tuesday 1 December (11.00am - 2.00pm): Collection at Gwent Royal Hospital, Newport
  THT staff and volunteers will have an information stand positioned in the hospital’s cafeteria, raising awareness of HIV, giving out red ribbons and asking for donations.

Gavin Mooney, Centre Manager for THT Cymru in Cardiff, said: “World AIDS Day is one of the most important events in THT Cymru’s calendar. Currently in the UK one in four people with HIV don't know they have it, so it's vital that we continue to raise awareness. We hope local people will get involved in some way, either by attending an event, making a donation, or just wearing a red ribbon."

If you’d like further information on any of the World AIDS Day events going on in Cardiff and Newport, please contact THT Cymru in Cardiff on (02920) 666 465.

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Notes to Editor

1. 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. Terrence Higgins Trust relies on donations to deliver a wide range of services. To make a donation, visit www.tht.org.uk