More Than Just Steps

There are a lot of things on peoples' minds today. It's first day of December -- the first day of snow for some, one less day to find the perfect Christmas or Hannukah gift for others, and one day closer to finals week for myself and my fellow students. One thing everyone needs to keep on their mind today: AIDS.

Today is World AIDS Day, a time to remember those we've lost to the disease (more than 25 million since 1985, and at least 2 million just last year) and a time to think about our future. But how can just one person help? Educating yourself and sharing that knowledge with others can be one of the most powerful tools we have to combat this disease.

Check out this video that Ryan Kasprzak, whose name you make recognize from "So You Think You Can Dance", made for Dancers Responding to AIDS.



When there is a cure for AIDS, we will dance for joy. Until then, we will dance for life. In the meantime, education, prevention, treatment and research are some of our best weapons against AIDS. Let's use them to their full potential.