Thank you to our Quilt partners for hosting this statewide display. Click on the organization name to visit its display or scroll down to view all the Quilt displays. Each Quilt display has the corresponding block numbers and the thumbnail images can be enlarged by clicking on them for a closer look at the details of the panels. A curated story is provided by each Quilt host, linking to their organization website to learn more about their work in the community. See the full list of displays by state and territory.
Display Hosts: SEEDS of Healing, Inc. and Frank Harr Foundation • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Raleigh Alumnae Chapter
• Hemophilia of North Carolina • Leigh Vaughan and Mike Kovach Personal Display
Display Host: SEEDS of Healing, Inc. & Frank Harr Foundation - SEEDS of Healing, Inc. and the Frank Harr Foundation together host 8 Blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt as a virtual display to pay homage for the life of those in our region who died as a result of the HIV epidemic. In recognition of World AIDS Day, this event will bring awareness of the ongoing epidemic, its impact on marginalized populations and our community at large. Our region is in the southeast, amongst the nation’s area of increasing rates for new HIV infections and number of persons living with HIV. Historically, it is known that this region deals with barriers for HIV prevention and treatment due to stigma, misconceptions surrounding HIV and health injustice. Our organizations work tirelessly to spread HIV awareness and promote wellness within our community. Join us as we commemorate World AIDS Day this year with our virtual display.
Display Host: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Raleigh Alumnae Chapter - The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization, was established on May 7, 1938. The Chapter implements projects in Raleigh/Wake County, NC and internationally that align with the National organization’s mission and Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. Delta Sigma Theta’s International Awareness and Involvement thrust focuses on the plight of people living with HIV/AIDS, including World AIDS Day events and the Delta House in Mbabane, Swaziland (South Africa) is a home for orphaned children who’ve had a parent die from HIV/AIDS. The virtual Quilt display is a memorial to all the lives lost to HIV/AIDS, including countless women and children, the nameless and forgotten. Raleigh Alumnae is proud of the research, healthcare, and support in our community.
Display Host: Hemophilia of North Carolina - Hemophilia of North Carolina (HNC) was formed in the 1970s by a diverse group of parents, patients, spouses, health care professionals and others with an interest in promoting awareness, providing support and disseminating information to the community. From the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, about half of all people with hemophilia became infected with HIV after using contaminated blood products. An estimated 90% of those with severe hemophilia were infected with HIV. Many developed AIDS and thousands died. People with bleeding disorders and organizations like HNC continue to fight for blood safety and oversight, not only for our community but for everyone. We will never forget.
Display Host: Leigh Vaughan and Mike Kovach Personal Display - Two brothers, Jim Vaughan 1948 - 1993, from Roanoke, Virginia, Panel #03510, and Bob Kovach, from Texas, Panel #01428, unknown to each other, and along with six other early AIDS Pandemic casualties, are cherished and remembered by their own brothers, Leigh Vaughan, and Mike Kovach, and other family members and friends on this December 1st World AIDS Day Memorial Quilt Panel Virtual Display.
INTERACTIVE AIDS QUILT
Search the AIDS Memorial Quilt, view each panel, search for a friend or loved one and share
your story through our social media channels - learn more
HISTORY OF THE QUILT
Conceived in 1985 by long-time San Francisco gay rights activist Cleve Jones - learn more
REFLECTIONS FROM CLEVE
Conceived in 1985 by long-time San Francisco gay rights activist Cleve Jones- watch the video
2020/40 STORIES
Memories of individuals who died of AIDS, stories of survivors and caregivers and advocates, and the broader story of the AIDS epidemic - learn more
SUPPORT THE MEMORIAL
Our vision is that never again will a community be harmed because of fear, silence, discrimination, or stigma. - Donate now
WORLD AIDS DAY
Powerful voices from AIDS and Covid-19 pandemics. Remembering lost loved ones and celebrating their lives - event details