We are thrilled you are fundraising for National AIDS Trust. You are joining a movement of people, workplaces and community groups UK-wide, united by a single aim: securing the rights of people living with HIV and stopping new HIV transmissions.

As we mark 40 years since the first reported cases of HIV-related illnesses and deaths, we can see how far we have come since the times when being diagnosed with HIV was a death sentence. Now, 98% of people living with HIV in the UK are on effective treatment and 97% cannot pass the virus on.

However, our recent public survey found 1 in 5 think people think you can acquire HIV through kissing. Only 16% knew if someone is on effective treatment, they cannot pass HIV on and can expect to live a long and healthy life.

We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to end the HIV epidemic for good, but we must also continue fighting the stigma still experienced by people living with HIV. Your support can help us realise our vision of a future where HIV is no barrier to health or equality.

This year were asking you to #RocktheRibbon with our community and be an HIV ally.

Ask your colleagues, students, friends and family to Rock the Ribbon with you by hosting a fundraising event, using our fundraising Red Ribbons, and much more! Thanks for helping us by raising awareness and vital funds to support our work.

Email fundraising@nat.org.uk to find out more or visit www.worldaidsday.org