In this radio interview Nicki, Audrey and Beverly talk about the New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt and promote an upcoming silent auction fundraising event. The source of this recording is unknown (possibly a radio station in Auckland). If you know the radio station, or who the interviewer is please get in contact.
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This summary provides an outline of an interview recorded in Auckland, New Zealand, in which Beverly Jelicich and Nicki Eddy discuss the New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt. The conversation took place on October 1, 1993, and centered around the significance of the quilt as a memorial to those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Quilt Project was inspired by the American NAMES Project, which began in 1985. The first panel in New Zealand was created in 1988, and by the time of the recording, the quilt consisted of 72 panels that honored 128 individuals. Each panel is 6 feet by 3 feet and illustrates a personal tribute to the life and memories of the deceased. These panels sometimes contain symbolic items that represent the individuals, such as a chef's hat or a hairdresser's scissors, and often include materials like felt. The purpose of the quilt is to provide a human face behind the statistics of AIDS and to spark emotion and awareness.
Both Beverly and Audrey, who lost their sons to AIDS-related illnesses, shared their experiences with the quilt project and how creating a panel served as a part of their healing process. It allowed them to pour their love and memories into something tangible, providing a therapeutic outlet for their grief.
The quilt project also serves an educational role, being taken into schools where it reminds students of the human impact of HIV/AIDS. Organizers emphasize that the virus affects everyone regardless of race, sexuality, or social status, and they hope that the project instills a lasting awareness in young people.
The interview highlights plans for a silent auction fundraising event, with proceeds aimed at enabling the quilt's continued travels for educational purposes. The event aimed to foster greater HIV/AIDS awareness and to dismantle the stigma associated with the virus.
The memorial quilt is a poignant symbol, not only honoring the lives of those who have passed but also serving as a tool for education and community healing. The sentiment shared by the participants is that unconditional love for one's children and the people around them is paramount, along with a clear call for empathy and understanding of the human impact of the AIDS crisis.
The interview represents a snapshot of the 1990s era in New Zealand, showcasing the collective efforts of individuals to humanize and confront the AIDS epidemic through love, art, and community outreach. The fabric of the quilt weaves together personal stories, societal reflections, and a call to action to remember and educate, ensuring that those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses are not forgotten and that their lives continue to influence future generations.
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