红丝带的构想,产生于1991年4月纽约一个很小的叫做“看见艾滋(Visual AlDs)”的慈善机构,这个慈善团体由一群热爱艺术的人组成,他们希望能用他们的才能和资源,为防治这个全球流行的疾病贡献一份心力。红丝带的产生使许多关心艾滋的人及预防宣导者有了统一的象征符号,“看见艾滋”也因此和许多名人联系,使得红丝带这个象征符号很快通过媒体及各种活动广为人知。 The concept of the red ribbon was born in April 1991 in New York City, a small charity named “Visual AlDs”. This charity is made up of a group of people who love art and they want to use their talents and resources. To contribute to the prevention and treatment of this globally prevalent disease. The emergence of the red ribbon has made many people who are concerned about AIDS and their advocates have a unified symbol. “See AIDS” has also been associated with many celebrities, making the red ribbon symbol quickly known through the media and various activities.