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MEDIA ADVISORY: Communities to honour Torontonians lost to AIDS at the 40th AIDS Candlelight Vigil on June 25

Toronto ON: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the AIDS Candlelight Vigil in Barbara Hall Park, where communities will gather to commemorate and honor those lost to AIDS as well as celebrate those living with HIV.  

Communities have gathered for 40 years to raise awareness about the reality of HIV and AIDS which continues to impact the most marginalized members of society, including 2SLGBTQ+ people, throw light on the stigma associated, and advocate for more equitable access to HIV prevention and treatment. 

The vigil will, as always, be hosted at Toronto’s historic AIDS Memorial . 

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 

Where: AIDS Memorial, Barbara Hall Park [519 Church St.] 

Time: 9 p.m. onwards 

The evening is dedicated to reflecting on 40 years of honoring the stories of loss, struggle, community, progress, and dignity. 

Hosted by long-time HIV activists John McCullagh and Natalia Malunga , the evening will feature a drumming performance, song and dance performances, the reading of new names added to the memorial, and a candlelight vigil. 

Just the facts: 

  • The annual AIDS Candlelight Vigil is organized by a committee of volunteers from AIDS service organizations and our communities. The 519 is proud to serve as the trustees of the AIDS Memorial. 
  • The AIDS Memorial opened in 1993 and was designed by city architect Patrick Fahn. 
  • 17 names have been added to the AIDS Memorial in 2024, bringing the total to 2,916 names. 

Contact:
Rebecca Hooton (she/her)
RHooton@The519.org

Spokesperson are available to speak in English and French.

Vigil Partners:  

The 519 • Casey House • 2 Spirited People of the 1 st Nations • Action Positive • The Teresa Group • Black CAP • ACT • Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (OAHAS) • Fife House • People with AIDS Foundation • Canadian AIDS Society • Pride Toronto • Center for Spanish-Speaking Peoples • PASAN 

Nos communautés se rassemblent le 25 juin pour honorer les Torontois disparus et affectés par le VIH et le SIDA lors de la 40e Veillée aux chandelles pour le SIDA. 

 

Toronto, ON : Cette année marque la 40e Veillée aux chandelles pour le SIDA au parc Barbara Hall, où les communautés se rassembleront pour commémorer et honorer ceux disparus à cause du SIDA ainsi que pour célébrer ceux qui vivent avec le VIH. 

Depuis 40 ans, les communautés se rassemblent pour sensibiliser la population à la réalité du VIH et du SIDA qui continue d’affecter les membres les plus marginalisés de la société, y compris les personnes 2SLGBTQIA+, mettre en lumière la stigmatisation qui y est associée et plaider pour un accès plus équitable à la prévention et au traitement du VIH. 

La veillée se tiendra, comme toujours, au Mémorial du SIDA de Toronto. 

  • Quand : Mardi 25 juin 2024
  • Où : Mémorial du SIDA, parc Barbara Hall [519 rue Church]
  • Heure : À partir de 21 h 

La soirée est dédiée à la réflexion sur 40 ans d’Histoire de perte, de lutte, de communauté, de progrès et de dignité. 

La soirée, animée par les militants de longue date dans la lutte contre le VIH, John McCullagh et Natalia Malunga, comprendra une performance de tambours, des spectacles de chant et de danse, la lecture des nouveaux noms ajoutés au mémorial, et une veillée aux chandelles. 

En bref :   

  • La Veillée aux chandelles annuelle pour le SIDA est organisée par un comité de bénévoles issus des organismes de service dans le domaine du VIH et de nos communautés. Le 519 est le fier fiduciaire du Mémorial du SIDA. 
  • Le Mémorial du SIDA a été inauguré en 1993 et conçu par l’architecte municipal Patrick Fahn. 
  • 17 noms ont été ajoutés au Mémorial du SIDA en 2024, portant le total à 2 916 noms. 

Contact : Rebecca Hooton (elle) RHooton@The519.org 

Partenaires de la veillée : 

Le 519 • Casey House • 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations • Action Positive • The Teresa Group • Black CAP • ACT • Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (OAHAS) • Fife House • People with AIDS Foundation • Société canadienne du SIDA • Fierté Toronto • Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples • PASAN 

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