DURHAM -- Durham County will host a World AIDS Day 2009 event on Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
At the close of 2008, Durham had the third highest HIV infection rate in North Carolina, with 1,340 people here living with AIDS or HIV.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is a day of celebration, health education, and an annual commitment to the prevention and treatment of AIDS/HIV in Durham.
World AIDS Day supports the access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support as a human right.
The event will include entertainment, food and a candlelight vigil to recognize those lost and raise social consciousness about AIDS/HIV.
HIV testing will be offered at the event.
For more information, e-mail Randy Rogers at rrogers@durhamcountync.gov.
Cancer patient drivers sought
DURHAM -- The American Cancer Society in Durham needs volunteers for its Road to Recovery program to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments.
Join this meaningful program and make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. Free training is provided. Requirements for volunteering for Road to Recovery include a good driving record, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a vehicle that is in good working condition.
For more information on becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer, call Tracey Smith at the American Cancer Society at (919) 334-5241 or e-mail Tracey.Smith@cancer.org.
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