Still time to sign up & Register for A.I.D.S. Walk Los Angeles!
Well, it's that time again!
Thousands of California residents - from far-and-wide - will stridently head into West Hollywood tomorrow morning (Sunday Oct. 17th) to participate in (or just cheer on) the annual A.I.D.S. Walk.
At last count, there will be 30,000 strong marching to raise funds for A.I.D.S. research and to help provide benefits (such as low-cost housing and prescription drugs) to the needy afflicted with the killer disease.
For example, since its inception in 1985, AIDS Walk has benefited AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), an AIDS service organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by HIV disease; reducing the incidence of HIV infection; and advocating for fair and effective HIV–related public policy.
AIDS Walk Los Angeles makes it possible for APLA to provide urgently needed food, dental care, safe housing, and much more to people with HIV/AIDS who also face poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
APLA also runs the county’s largest network of HIV prevention programs with the hope of ending the epidemic in Los Angeles.
As usual, a host of celebrated guests are expected to turn up at the podium to utter up a glut of inspiring pep talks, sure to get the walkers in a festive mood for the occasion once again.
Keep you eyes out for Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman, and celebrity guests Bob Harper, Pauley Perrette, Ana Ortiz, Sara Ramirez, Michael Urie, LaKisha Jones, Hal Sparks, Megan Boone, Sam Jaeger, Joshua Gomez, Michelle Bonilla, and Barrett Foa.
There's still time to register, join in on the fun, and make a contribution:
http://www.aidswalk.net/losangeles/
Once the fundraisers cross the finish line, there will be an upbeat post-Walk party in front of the stage - featuring local KIIS-FM DJ Jay Rodriguez - and some of L.A.’s finest food trucks!
Free parking and shuttle service are available at the Beverly Connection parking structure (enter from La Cienega), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (enter from Gracie Allen Way or George Burns Road), or 8899 Beverly Boulevard (between Doheny and Robertson).
Free parking is not available this year at the Pacific Design Center.
BOO!
Boy, are they on the wrong page, eh?
Maybe the community should stop shopping at the Pacific Design Center to show how it feels about their lack of support!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
AIDS Walk Los Angeles Information:
Date:
Sunday, October 17th
Time:
8:30 a.m. Sign-In
9:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Walk Begins
Location:
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Blvd. in West Hollywood
Length of Walk:
10 kilometers / 6.2 miles
See 'ya there!
http://www.thetatter.biz
Queer as Folk star Hal Sparks to appear!
(far right)
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