Please take a moment of silence to honor Bwalya Liteta
We are very sorry to announce that Bwalya Liteta, the 12-year-old girl featured in HBO and (RED)’s documentary, “The Lazarus Effect,” passed away on August 14 due to complications from AIDS. We know that many ONE members have been deeply moved by her story and will remember her courage and strength. Our sympathy goes out to her family and loved ones.
Please take a moment of silence to honor Bwalya and read (RED)’s blog post.
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September 7, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Malaka, although I understand why you ask us for a moment of silence to honor the life of Bwalya Liteta, I would suggest that what Bwalya would REALLY ask us for is not our silence in her memory but for our VOICES on behalf of those still struggling with HIV/AIDS in Africa & elsewhere around the world.
The BEST way that we can honor her & the MILLIONS of others that have come before her & lost their lives to HIV/AIDS is not our solemn remembrance but our RENEWED ACTIVISM on their behalf! Bless you, dear Bwalya Liteta.~
ALWAYS FOREVER, ONE – debbie
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