These are ridiculous pumps, not that cute and cheap looking. I would be unable to stand in them for more than a few moments in any case. However, they do make my point which is March 10th is “Rock the Red Pump Day,” a day to bring attention to the large number of women and girls suffering from this HIV/AIDS. Take a look at these statistics.
Women and HIV/AIDS
- In 2006, women made up 25% of the persons living with HIV in the United States. Women also represented 27% of new HIV infections in 2006.
- High-risk heterosexual contact is the source of 80% of these newly diagnosed infections in women in the US.
- From the beginning of the epidemic through 2005, almost 86,000 women have died of AIDS and AIDS-related complications.
- The largest number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses during recent years was for women aged 15–39.
- Seven of the 10 states with the highest case rates among women are in the South.
These are sobering facts. And just because you are a boomer does not mean it does not affect your life. Let’s find a way to be involved in our communities. Follow the @redpumpproject and support the project at www.redpumproject.org
I will be wearing red converse sneakers today with my yoga pants. How are you involved?
Photo credit: sully_glasgow
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