AIDS Memorial Quilt To Be Displayed In Norwalk Dec. 4-20

From the Circle Care Center:

November 19 2019

[NORWALK, CT, November 19, 2019] - In recognition of World Aids Day 2019, Circle Care Center will be hosting a section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt for display from December 4 through December 20 at their location, 618 West Avenue, Norwalk CT. There will be a pre- opening ceremony on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 PM.

The AIDS Memorial Quilt was created in 1987 as a memorial to those who have died of AIDS and as a way of helping others to understand the impact of the disease. The quilt is made up of panels that commemorate the life of someone who has died of AIDS. Today there are more than 48,000 individuals represented via memorial panels that make up the entirety of the Quilt. Due to the large size of the Quilt, it is displayed in 12’ x 12’ sections with each section including nine panels to memorialize individuals who have died of the disease.

Mark Hammond, Chief Executive Officer of Circle Care Center, commented that, “This display will be particularly meaningful to our patients at Circle Care Center because we have a large population of long-term HIV survivors who utilize our services. Many of our patients have personally battled this disease for decades and have lost loved ones to it. Displaying the AIDS Memorial Quilt at our facility will be a chance for all to reflect on the impact of HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic, the progress we have made along the way, and to remember those who are no longer with us.”

Honored guests along with the public are invited to the brief opening ceremonies. During the hosting period, the quilt is available to view during normal business hours of Circle Care Center. The Center will also be displaying art from the Rene Soto Gallery which will be accessible to the public during this time.

About Circle Care Center:

Founded in 2012, Circle Care Center in Norwalk is a primary care practice with a specialty pharmacy on site. In addition to primary care, Circle Care Center provides stigma-free STD/infectious disease testing, treatment, and prevention. The mission of Circle Care Center it to provide the highest quality services to our patients in Southern Connecticut specializing in care for people living with HIV, the LGBTQ community, as well as HIV prevention (PrEP & PEP), Hepatitis C and STI testing and treatment.

This press release was produced by the Circle Care Center. The views expressed here are the author’s own.