(RED)olution is a campaign that has been initiated by the KOVSIES HIV/AIDS Centre as a way to celebrate World AIDS Day. The international celebration of World AIDS Day is on the 1 December but, since most of the varsity students will not be around at that time the event took place on the 27 October. A freeze mob gathered at the Thakaneng Bridge at 13:00 to freeze for 3 minutes as a symbol that Kovsies are taking a stand to put a stop to the spread of the HIV epidemic. The bridge was full to capacity with Kovsie students and employees who were wearing their red ribbons in support of people living and affected by HIV/AIDS. Jo Mbangatha, a student, heard about the event earlier on that day. She says that she is glad that she because it was a nice experience, it was totally new to her and she would not mind to find herself doing it again next year. Sarien de Necker, Kovsie Health and Wellness Sister, also formed the freeze mob. She says that she believes that we can make a difference and change the minds of people about HIV/AIDS. (RED)olution drew its inspiration from a need to show care and concern about the epidemic and to remind others of their support and commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The marketing of the event assisted in making it a grand success. Profile posters of ambassadors were placed around campus to raise awareness. Tarryn Nell, HIV Prevention Programme Officer at the centre, says that they are hoping to make it a Kovsie tradition to celebrate World Aids Day in style. The video can be viewed on :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxzrMrFmdSg
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