Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) and the Las Vegas community showed support in the fight against HIV and AIDS on World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 with a series of commemorations around town honoring those living with or affected by the disease.
“AFAN is dedicated to continuing the fight against HIV/AIDS until there are no more infections,” said Antioco Carrillo, AFAN executive director. “Our goal has been and always will be making Nevada AIDS-free, and when we do we will throw a huge celebration!”
Starting at 8 p.m., Las Vegas casinos and landmarks turned their marquees and buildings red. The full list of participating properties is below.
- Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
- Caesars Palace
- Downtown Summerlin
- Fashion Show
- Flamingo Las Vegas
- Harrah’s Las Vegas
- Keep Memory Alive Event Center
- Las Vegas City Hall
- MEET Las Vegas
- Miracle Mile Shops
- Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
- Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
- Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
- Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino
- SLS Las Vegas
- Tivoli Village
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- The Forum Shops at Caesars
- The Linq Hotel & Casino
- The Linq Promenade and High Roller Observation Wheel
- The Palazzo
- The Plaza Hotel & Casino
- The Venetian
- Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
AFAN is also hosting their annual holiday toy drive now through Dec. 5 to make this season special for children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Please visit facebook.com/afanlv to learn how to adopt a child or family from the digital angel tree.For more information on World AIDS Day and other AFAN initiatives, visit afanlv.org.
