The twenty-first annual World AIDS Day was Monday — a day dedicated to spreading AIDS awareness and prevention, and helping fund research.

Starbucks, for example, donated a percentage of money for every cup of coffee bought to the (RED) campaign, dedicated to AIDs research.

Other companies like American Express, Apple, Converse, Dell, Emporio Armani, GAP, Hallmark and Microsoft also donate a percentage of profit to the cause on a regular basis.

According to the Project (RED) Web site, the second year marked the $100 million mark on funds.

Google also put up an awareness link today on the Web site.

Although the University didn’t necessarily hold day-long events for the cause, the Student Health Center’s Web site has instructions on how to get tested for AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases by Wake County Human Services. Gateway, a group devoted to spreading information about pregnancy, sexual health and abortion options, offers free HIV and STD tests for students. They are located at 1306 Hillsborough St.