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Events Near You

We strive to bring together members of the community and raise awareness about those living with HIV/AIDS.

Picture of balloon arch with red and white balloons in Pier 4 Park. A group of walk participants standing behind the arch.

Walk Away From Stigma 2024

September 29, 2024, 1:00pm
64 Leander Dr, Hamilton, ON

Our annual Walk Away From Stigma will take place Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Pier 4 Park.  Registration starts at 11:30 am. Walk commences at 1:00 pm. Pier 4 Park is located at 64 Leander Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 1N6 See WALK Route information at the bottom of this page. Use the form below to register as […]

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A red scarf hands on a pointed metal fence with a note reading "Please take a scarf if you are cold!"

The Red Scarf Campaign

November 24, 2024
140 King St E, Hamilton, ON

Leading up to AIDS Awareness Week (November 24-December 1), volunteers knit red scarves.  To kick-off AIDS Awareness Week, interactive public awareness art installations are set up with hundreds of red scarves lining the streets.  The scarves are free and are taken by community members.  The scarves represent the red ribbon which is the international symbol […]

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World AIDS Day Vigil

December 1, 2024, 4:00pm
252 James St N, Hamilton, ON

December 1st is World AIDS Day, and the Positive Health Network is proud to continue our annual tradition of holding a vigil service in collaboration with Christ’s Church Cathedral to honour the people in our communities living with HIV/AIDS and to memorialize those we have lost. This annual event serves as an important reminder that we […]

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GivingTuesday 2024

December 3, 2024
Virtual

Join the movement It’s a simple idea: a movement that encourages people to do good. There are so many different ways to express generosity on GivingTuesday and every day! Give time, make someone smile, help a neighbour, or make a donation. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.  On Tuesday, December […]

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A Taste for Life 2025

April 16, 2025, 5:00pm
Hamilton, , Hamilton, ON

This is a national event that involves AIDS Service Organizations across the country with their local restaurants participating to help raise awareness to address the stigma around HIV and raise donations to support the people in their regions. Stigma doesn’t just impact those with HIV, but it also prevents individuals from accessing services for testing […]

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