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Hi dear
volunteers!
As many of you already know, the Names Project onised the
HIVvictims’ memorial at the Cathedral on Saturday 17th May. This event started
the AIDS International Week of action. No doubt it was a day for reflection for
the LGTB group in the fight against HIV.
Many associations from all over Spain got together in the event in
order to advertise themselves and support the cause and we also just had to be
there: EuroGames Barcelona 08 does have a stand in the venue.
Despite the threat of a dull rainy day, nobody wanted to miss the
event, including the passers-by who were taking a Saturday morning stroll.
Voices from Andalusia, Galicia, Madrid could be heard in the various stands run
by the different associations in the venue.
A huge tapestry was made out of patches that read the names of some
of the victims of this pandemic and a symbolic act was set up, with the
readings of some of the victims’ names by some famous personalities (politicians,
health officials from both state and local governement institutions) and by
LGTB representatives. A EuroGames Barcelona 08 volunteer also took part in the
event.
The morning event came to an end with the presentation of the
slogan for the “Shout it out loud: stop AIDS” campaign and with a deafening
whistling. What began as seeming chaos turned into a joyful samba, which was
proof of the hope fostered by all those who fight against this evil every
single day-
Without a doubt, this was a chance to make ourselves known to
citizens, rather than to gain new volunteers. Still we managed to attract a few
people from the various associations present who are interested in volunteering
and do not want to miss this summer’s great event in Barcelona.
EuroGames Barcelona 08 Volunteer Team
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