So INSPI(RED)

Our Nation joins the world in celebrating the extraordinary advancements we have made in the battle against HIV and AIDS, and remembering those we have lost. Over the past three decades, brave men and women have fought devastating discrimination, stigma, doubt, and violence as they stood in the face of this deadly disease. Many of them would not be here today, but for the dedication of other persons living with HIV, their loved ones and families, community advocates, and members of the medical profession. On World AIDS Day, we rededicate ourselves to developing a national AIDS strategy that will establish the priorities necessary to combat this devastating epidemic at home, and to renewing our leadership role and commitments abroad.

That was a portion of the Presidential Proclamation declaring Dec. 1 -today- as World Aids Day. There are a lot of ways you can help, even if to just show support to eradicate this deadly disease:

Help turn Twitter (Red)
Help turn facebook (Red)
Buy Nike Laces (100% of the profits are contributed to the Global fund and to programs to help fight AIDS)

Click here to see other ways you can help.

I also wanted to mention this great giveaway that Jody has on her blog! You can win this awesome madBaggage tote just by leaving her a comment. So if you’re looking for some inspiration today, stop on over at her site (which is incredibly inspiring!) and who knows, you just might win a new bag along the way!