World AIDS Day @ Escape! December 1, 2012

What is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.

We have a tradition at Escape that on the 1st of December every year we join together on the deck, and release a white balloon. Inside that balloon can be a message of rememberance of someone you have lost to HIV / AIDS, or can be a message of strength to those you know are living with HIV / AIDS.

We will have some donation tins for QAHC at the bar on this night, so please consider giving your small change from drinks to help support QAHC. The Queensland Association for Healthy Communities ('Healthy Communities'/ QAHC) is an independent community based organisation. Originally the Queensland AIDS Council, they were formed in 1984 by a group of gay men in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Queensland. From that time the Queensland AIDS Council grew to deliver HIV prevention programs, client services for people with HIV, peer support through Queensland Positive People and have provided a strong voice on HIV and gay issues.

Our performers will have a very special show for you on the night. Stay tuned to this event page for more information.

Escape Bar and Club is proud to support the community that supports us. Diversity is our strength.