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U.S. News North Carolina: Walk for AIDS Set for April 5April 1, 2008 On April 5, House of Mercy will hold its 15th Annual Walk for AIDS. Organizers hope to raise $25,000 for the residence for low-income people living with advanced AIDS. Registration for the three-mile walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the stone shelter on Mercy Drive. The walk starts at 10 a.m. A picnic reception featuring Americana-style folk music by Kevin Edwards and Rick Spreitzer will follow on the House of Mercy grounds. The first 250 walkers raising $10 or more will receive "Walk for AIDS" T-shirts, and prizes will be awarded for the top fundraisers and best banners. For more information, visit www.thehouseofmercy.org or telephone 704-825-4711 ext. 3. Charlotte Observer 3.23.2008; Melanie Bass 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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