Walk, Run, Volunteer, Donate, Give Generously, Remember, Keep the Fight Alive.
Just a reminder that the 2010 Seattle AIDS Walk/5k Run is this Saturday, September 25 from 9am to 1pm. The event, the largest community fundraising event for Lifelong AIDS Alliance, begins and ends in Volunteer Park with a course that winds throughout Capitol Hill. The After Walk Party/Celebration will be held in the park and the public is invited to participate in all events associated with the Walk. The primary goal is, of course, to raise funds for Lifelong AIDS Alliance and their programs to aid those with HIV/AIDS and to promote education at prevention, but they will accept ALL forms of support:
There are a number of different ways to participate in the Seattle AIDS Walk. We gladly accept any kind of support. You don’t need to walk in order to raise money and you don’t need to raise money in order to show your support and walk with us! All registered walkers receive a free AIDS Walk t-shirt.
To register to walk/run in the event, or to donate money, please go to the website. There is also a map of the route and some very moving testimonials from people on why they walk or run in this annual event. Take a moment to look at them…
“I walk because I care.”
“I walk because HIV is preventable. To bring awareness to the community and support to those in need.”
“I walk because in June 2009, I found out I was HIV positive”
“I walk for those who can’t.”
“I walk in memory of my brother David.”
“I walk to support a good cause along with my company and colleagues.”
“I walk for my wife.”
“I walk to help bring AIDS awareness to the African-American community.”
“I walk to remember friends brimming with life and friends who are gone, to give back to a community that has enriched so many lives, and to spend time with compassionate, fun-loving souls.”
“I walk to support my local community.”
“I walk in remembrance of my Uncle Jim.”
“I walk because I’m lucky enough to be healthy. I want everyone to have that chance.”
“I walk for our longtime family friend Greg, who has lived with HIV for over 15 years.”
“I walk because it’s the loving thing to do. It’s the right thing to do.”
“I walk to do my part in helping to stop the AIDS epidemic.”
“I walk to celebrate my second chance at a healthy life.”
“I walk to be an inspiration to others.”
“I walk to give back to the community that was there for me when I needed help.”
“I walk to remove the stigma that AIDS is a gay disease. Everyone is affected by this terrible epidemic.”
“I walk so that someday AIDS will be a thing of the past.”
-Michael Strangeways
