AIDS Walk New York, 16 May 2010

Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised more than $105 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world.

("Use condom sense" ;p lol)

In 2009 alone, 45,000 participants, many of whom were members of 2,880 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of over $5.6 million for. More than 1.2 million people in the United States are estimated to be living with HIV.

AIDS Walk New York is notable not only for its size, but also for its diversity. People of all ages, races, and backgrounds come together each year in a massive, powerful, and inspiring demonstration of compassion and action.

Prominent corporations and organizations that have helped lead the way over the years include: Barclays Capital, Bloomberg, Bristol-Myers Squibb, CBS 2, Daily News, Decoration and Design Building, Delta Air Lines, Duane Reade, Deutsche Bank, EMD Serono, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Gap Inc., Kenneth Cole Productions, Liz Claiborne, M•A•C Cosmetics, Macy’s, Morgan Stanley, OraSure Technologies, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Target, Time Warner, Viacom/MTV Networks, Whole Foods and Zipcar.

AID Walk New York 2010

The 10k (6.2 mile) AIDS Walk route begins and ends in Central Park.

When : SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010
Walker Sign-In: 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony: 9:15 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.


Becoming a Star Walker:)
 

Becoming a Star Walker is easy, and anybody can do it! When registering online as a Walker, be sure to mark the box indicating that you would like to join the Star Walkers Club and set a goal of raising $1,000 or more.

If you have already registered but wish to join the Star Walkers Club, simply log in to your Fundraising Headquarters with your username and password, click on "Edit My Profile", and change your answer to YES under the Star Walker question.

You can also contact the Star Walker Coordinator, Scott, at (212) 807-WALK (9255) or scotth@aidswalk.net and let him know you would like to join the Club. In order to participate in the Star Walkers Club event activities and receive the associated benefits, you must be registered as a Star Walker prior to the day of the AIDS Walk.