Tens of thousands are expected to take to the streets for the 25th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 18, 2009. This milestone event will, for the 25th year, raise funds for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other local AIDS service organizations. The AIDS Walk’s extensive marketing campaign promotes awareness and commemorates the launch of the AIDS Walk movement, which began with the Los Angeles Walk in 1985. Since then, the event has raised more than $63 million dollars to fight HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County and more than half a billion dollars nationwide. AIDS Walk Los Angeles is one of the largest, most diverse, and highly anticipated annual events in Los Angeles County. Last year, a record-setting crowd of 30,000 walkers and 2,500 volunteers made it the largest AIDS event in Southern California, raising $3.2 million for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and advocacy programs.
The AIDS Walk begins and ends in the heart of West Hollywood at San Vicente Boulevard, between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. The 10k (6.2 mile) route traverses through the streets of West Hollywood and Los Angeles.
When: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
Walker Sign-In: 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony: 9:15 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.
For more information, please call (213) 201-WALK (9255), or visit aidswalk.net
