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U.S. News Oregon: AIDS Walk Raises Awareness, CashOctober 4, 2011 Last Sunday's 25th annual AIDS Walk Portland attracted some 10,000 participants who raised a record $419,000. The money will go to support Cascade AIDS Project and other local agencies such as Our House of Portland, the HIV Day Center, and Martha's Pantry. Dignitaries on hand to welcome the walkers included Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle, and former Gov. Barbara Roberts. The walk's take climbed from $379,000 last year, and the large number of participants "says the people want a solution," said Michael Sorensen, CAP's director of development. "It shows we're really trying to make a difference." The Oregonian (Portland) 10.03.2011; Emily Fuggetta  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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