The Two Oceans Aquarium pays tribute to all South Africans living with HIV

By Two Oceans Aquarium / 29 November 2007

The Two Oceans Aquarium pays tribute to all South Africans living with HIV both those infected or affected by the virus.

In recognition of the global HIV crisis, a dramatic Aids Ribbon can be seen around the centre rock in the I&J Predator Exhibit, the Aquarium’s main exhibit, on 1 and 2 December 2007. The ribbon is to remind visitors to the Aquarium of the many people living with HIV, of the thousands of children who have been orphaned by the pandemic and of those who have dedicated their lives to alleviating suffering and educating others about the disease. The ribbon also calls all visitors to get tested and know their status.

The Aquarium has pledged to donate a percentage of the revenue generated through visitation over these two days to an organisation which assists those infected or affected by HIV.

Further, as part of the Aquarium’s CSI commitment, it hosts an annual AIDS Day Christmas Party on or close to World Aids Day. This year a group of Aquarium staff will visit the Morningstar Educare Centre in Bloekombos on 4 December 2007. The Centre cares for approximately 50 children aged between 1 and 5 years and who are in desperate need of basic materials as well as some loving care.

The Aquarium staff, who will be accompanied by Silver, the Shark mascot, will treat these children to a fun-filled day including a delicious lunch, face-painting and a visit from Father Christmas and his Fairy bearing wonderful gifts!

The Two Oceans Aquarium calls on all South Africans to contribute towards alleviating the suffering of those infected or affected by the HIV pandemic.

If you would like to contribute to the Morningstar Educare Centre AIDS Day Christmas Party please contact Anne-Marie Flanagan at the Two Oceans Aquarium on telephone 021-418-3823 or email Annie-Marie.Flanagan@Aquarium.co.za.

Together we can turn the tide.