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A Celebration of Life and Loved Ones for Those Participating in Philadelphia AIDSWalkOctober 22, 2001 An estimated 30,000 people participated in the 15th annual Philadelphia AIDSWalk on Sunday. About 800 teams registered for the event -- 33 percent more than last year. Susan L. Higginbotham, executive director of the AIDS Fund, said the event raised $615,000 to add to the nearly $12 million that has been raised since the walk began. Additional donations will eventually raise the amount to $900,000, she said. People participated in the 12-kilometer walk, 12-kilometer run or one-mile stroller walk to support 38 Philadelphia-area organizations that assist people living with HIV/AIDS. "I just want people to remember that there are local needs," Higginbotham said, noting that an estimated 30,000 people in the Philadelphia area live with the virus. Philadelphia Inquirer 10.22.01; Marcia Gelbart  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. |
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