I have been a volunteer American Red Cross instructor for HIV/AIDS Education ever since my days back at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This is something I look forward to each quarter, educating Jr High students about HIV and Aids. It provides me an opportunity to give them some hard facts that I think many parents are afraid to talk about with their children. I talk to them about how decisions they are making now will affect the rest of their lives. I mention how no one has the right to ask them to risk their future and their dreams for someone else own selfish desire. I attempt to inspire them to make better choices. Most importantly of course I give them the facts about this horrible disease.
The kids are a little young to really appreciate such education but I find comfort in knowing I have planted a seed in future generations.
AIDS is a leading cause of death among Americans aged 25 to 44. By learning the facts about HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and acting on them, we can protect ourselves and others.
Education is the CURE.
HIV & Aids Education
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