Since 1988, December 1 has been designated as World AIDS Day, a day to honor those who have died from AIDS and support those living with AIDS.
The Rogue Valley observance takes place Sunday, December 1, 7-8:30pm, at the Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E Jackson, Medford. Participants include: the Rogue Valley Peace Choir; Lexi Sylvester, care coordinator of HIV Alliance Medford office; Paster James Matichuk, minister of the Medford UCC Church; Dr Mark Angle-Hobson, music director of Medford UCC Church; and organizer William Coyne.
The evening concludes with a candle lighting ritual.