Ray of Hope: Children holding lighted candlesThe programme was organized by the National Lutheran Health and Medical Board. C.Thomas Mohan Jayakumar, Assistant Commissioner, Railway Protection Force was the chief guest at the event.
“There is need to mobilize community involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS as it is important that people are given an opportunity to come together to remember those who have been affected by HIV/AIDS,” said a member of the Lutheran Board.
People living with HIV/AIDS shared their personal vision on how it had affected their lives and what help they required from the community.
The National Lutheran Health and Medical Board is an organization which works for access to quality healthcare and social, economic and gender equity to persons vulnerable to and affected by HIV/ AIDS.
Jayashankar, who had come to watch a movie at Abhirami mall went back home enlightened as he said: “ Places like Abhirami Mall are the right spots for bringing about awareness of such vital issues.”
While the supporters of the cause stood at the stairs, the visitors seemed to be eagerly participating in the event and by late evening, a large number of youngsters participated.
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