Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has led to the deaths of more than 25 million people since it was first recognized in 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed approximately 2.1 million (between 1.9 and 2.4 million) lives in 2007.
On May 17 I’ll be walking with about 50, 000 other people in the AIDS Walk New York walkathon. AWNY is an annual fundraising walkathon – the largest walkathon in the world, and the largest AIDS fundraiser in the world by participation.
Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised $97 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area
Posted by Sheena 2.0™ on 2009-05-17 03:07:41
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