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Thursday, September 27, 2012

HIV/AIDS Awareness Walks Set for Rehoboth, Wilmington on Saturday


On September 29, there are two 5K walks to raise money to help fight the stigma, increase awareness, and help those affected by HIV/AIDS.

The 26th AIDS Walk Delaware will take place in two locations. One will be at Riverfront’s Dravo Plaza in Wilmington, and the other at Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10:00 a.m.

All money raised through these events will be given to local HIV testing and prevention efforts and support services for those living with HIV/AIDS. More than 3,700 people in Delaware live with HIV/AIDS, and the state has one of the highest HIV rates in the United States.

To register for the walk, visit: http://www.aidswalkdelaware.org . Call (302) 652-6776 for more information.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.

TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!