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Freddy Mercury, lead singer of Queen

What connects these men? Discuss with the person sitting next to you to consider the theme of today’s assembly Clue 1:. Magic Johnson, basketball player for LA Lakers. Freddy Mercury, lead singer of Queen.

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Freddy Mercury, lead singer of Queen

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  1. What connectsthese men? Discuss with the person sitting next to you to consider the theme of today’s assembly Clue 1: Magic Johnson, basketball player for LA Lakers Freddy Mercury, lead singer of Queen

  2. What connectsthese men? We’ve added some common emotions felt by these men and other men and women who suffer from this disease Clue 2: As if it’s the end of the road Feel silenced

  3. What connectsthese people? We’ve added the symbol of this world famous day Clue 3: Elton John: famous supporter of this cause Annie Lennox: famous supporter of this cause

  4. Focus for today’s assembly: World AIDS Day

  5. World AIDS Day: what is the day all about? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7X_RBChvso

  6. What is AIDS? Human Immuno-deficiency virus Aquiredimmunodefiency syndrome (AIDS) HIV is a virus that effects our white blood cells Aids leads to opportunistic infections

  7. How was it discovered? HIV/AIDS was first discovered in New York and California in the early 1980’s amongst the gay population Believed to have mutated from a similar disease in chimpanzees

  8. How things started to change… When HIV first emerged there was great fear and panic and people with HIV were often rejected by friends and family, and ostracised by society. Princess Diana was drawn to people she felt were not treated fairly and did not receive the support they deserved. She understood that people living with HIV were desperately in need of understanding and support and that is why HIV was a cause she supported so passionately.

  9. She knew that her public profile meant any cause she supported would receive enormous public attention and recognition. For this reason, she chose to support causes which were not considered popular and glamorous – as she knew it was these causes she could make a major difference to.

  10. Key facts – true or false? AIDS is something we think we know about yet how much is really correct?

  11. No. 1- You can catch HIV from being around people who are positive? True or false?

  12. False HIV is not spread through touch, tears, sweat, or saliva.

  13. No.2- I don’t need to worry about getting HIV because new drugs will cure me? True or false?

  14. False Antiretroviral drugs are improving and extending the lives of many people who are HIV-positive however these drugs are expensive and can produce serious side effects. They are getting close but there is still no cure for HIV.

  15. No. 3- I’m HIV positive- but I can still live a full life. True or false?

  16. True In the early years of the disease, death rate from AIDS was high. Today however, due to advances in medicine, people with HIV and AIDS are able to live much longer, normal, productive lives. People with HIV are now living for up to 20-30 years after they have been diagnosed.

  17. No.4- You can tell if someone is HIV positive? True of false?

  18. False There are no visible symptoms of HIV you can’t tell by simply looking at someone. The only way to diagnose is through a blood or saliva test.

  19. Inspirational stories http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oDfdZRw7cE As you listen to these inspirational stories, consider how these people still have a positive outlook on life despite living with an illness

  20. The future World Aids Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and commemorate people who have died. Worldwide an estimated 34 million people have HIV, with 100,000 currently living in the UK. How can we help?

  21. What is the ribbon? In 1991 – a decade after the emergence of HIV – a group of 12 artists gathered to discuss a new project for Visual Aids; a New York arts organisation that raises awareness of HIV. They were photographers, painters, film makers and costume designers, and they sat around in the shared gallery space in New York's East Village. After a short brainstorm they had come up with a simple idea that later became one of the most recognised symbols of the decade - the red ribbon, worn to signify awareness and support for people living with HIV.

  22. Final reflection: as you leave today please consider this quote and the implied meaning… “It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance.” –Elizabeth Taylor

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