World Aids Day memorial walking challenge

November 26, 2021

To show support for World Aids Day, join us as we host a memorial walking challenge throughout December to walk 36.3km. 36.3 million people have died from an AIDS related illness from the beginning of the epidemic in the early 80s to 2020.

World Aids Day is on 1 December each year, and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

Structure the challenge to suit you. You may want to walk 1 or 2km a day, or have a longer walk each week, or even achieve it all in one go, it’s your challenge! It is open to all colleagues working across the Black Country and West Birmingham ICS, including here at SWB and would be great to see how many of us can take part to achieve our target! For all those registering with us to take part, we plan to send over a red ribbon, the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV.

Interested in getting involved? Drop an email to steven.chand@nhs.net and Samuel.skelding1@nhs.net with your name, job role and workplace