Red Scarf (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)

Red Scarf Campaign Kicks Off

By Josh Boyce

December 5, 2014 - 4:45pm

Lambton Public Health launched a new HIV-AIDS awareness initiative Friday.

The Red Scarf Project coincides with a province-wide initiative.

Supervisor Rhonda Galler says the hand knitted scarves are the international symbol of HIV awareness.

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Galler says 100 red scarves are being handed out in downtown Sarnia in conjunction with first Friday activities.

Lambton Public Health offers free confidential HIV screenings. Visit lambtonhealth.on.ca for more information.

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