Today marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Since its discovery, AIDs has killed over 25 million people. Worldwide, 3.3 million people are living with AIDS today. It's nothing short of an epidemic, but I really have faith that we'll find a cure within a few decades. Still, that leaves plenty of time for plenty of people to be infected. In honor of World AIDS Day, I'm urging you to:


Get tested. Tell your friends to get tested. If you're too embarrassed to ask for an HIV test from your doctor, donate blood - if they find anything wrong, they'll notify you. It's a simple request when you think about what's at stake. But don't stop there. Get involved, donate if you can, and spread awareness. Promote comprehensive sex ed. Visit any one of these sites to take action:

• One Million Tests
• Stop AIDS Project
• The Global Fight
• Aid for Africa
• The Global Fund to Fight AIDS
• The One Campaign
• InSpot.org (send an anonymous e-card to someone you think might have been exposed to an STD)