World AIDS Day Detroit, co-sponsored by the Wayne State University School of Medicine, returns to the city Dec. 1 with three events at the Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit, including a concert starring an "American Idol" winner and finalists, a speech from the mother of Ryan White on the 25th anniversary year of his death, a community forum and more.

World AIDS Day Detroit was launched Dec. 1, 2011, by School of Medicine fourth-year medical student Phillip Kucab as a grassroots campaign to provide a day of reflection, awareness and education. It coincides with the international World AIDS Day observance.

"I am thrilled World AIDS Day Detroit has become the largest fundraiser of its kind in Detroit," Kucab said. "It provides a platform to stand together as one community and commemorate World AIDS Day in a major way. We urge everyone to take part."

For more information, tickets for events or to make a donation, visit www.worldaidsdayus.orgDec. 3:

Noon to 1 p.m., Scott Hall cafeteria -- small-group discussion of HIV patient panel