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2009-02-01 by MIIA LANKINEN [Singapore]
World AIDS Day on 1 December is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.In Singapore, 20 HIV Champions commemorated this day by volunteering at the Patient Care Centre (PCC). Started in 1997, PCC is a sheltered workplace and day-care for patients with HIV where they learn useful skills that will help them reintegrate to society or workforce. It was a great community effort by our Champions who helped with the packing of the food rations meant for the monthly distributions to over 100 low income families infected with HIV. Other Champions got creative and worked hand-in-hand with the patients to create handicrafts, greeting cards and jewelry pieces. The proceeds from these handicrafts will benefit the PCC. Miia Lankinen, Leading Country HIV Champion, said. "We all can make a difference in the fight against HIV. As Champions, we help to raise awareness on HIV and AIDS by conducting education sessions to the community. But this outing is extra special, as it is a great show of support for people living with HIV."
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