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U.S. News California: AIDS Walk Turned 25October 16, 2009 On Sunday, the 25th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles is expected to draw more than 27,000 participants. Last year, the walk raised $3.9 million and attracted 30,000 people. Since 1985, the event has helped raise more than $63 million for HIV/AIDS programs across the county. This year's beneficiaries are AIDS Project Los Angeles and more than a dozen other AIDS service organizations in the region. Registration on Sunday starts at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. kick off, and the 10K walk begins and ends in West Hollywood Park at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. For more information, visit http://aidswalk.net/losangeles/index.html or telephone 213-201-WALK (9255). WeHo News (West Hollywood) 10.15.2009 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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