DAYTONA BEACH - There are a number of events planned for World AIDS Day in Volusia and Flagler counties. This year’s World AIDS Day theme is “Getting to Zero.”

World AIDS Day is held on December 1 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, held for the first time in 1988.

The following World AIDS Day events are scheduled for Volusia/Flagler:

Candle Light Vigil & Healing Service
“In Observance of World AIDS Day”
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
1014 North Halifax Ave.
Daytona Beach, Fl. 32118
Sponsored by: Our Lady of Lourdes Church
For more information: 386-255-0433
www.worldaidsweekdaytona.com

Health & Wellness Expo
“In Observance of World AIDS Week”
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
City Hall
200 South Church Street
Bunnell, FL. 32110
Sponsored by: Christ The Redeemer Ministries, Inc.
For more information: 386-866-1162 Christtheredeemerministries15@gmail.com

STARS For A Cause
HIV/AIDS Awareness Drag Show
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 8 p.m.
520 South Clara Ave
Deland, FL. 32720
Sponsored by: The Lady Charles & Joel Lawrence HIV/AIDS Organization
For more information: www.TheLadyCharles.com

For more information about World AIDS Day, please visit www.worldaidsday.org