WyoAIDS Walk

The 2009 walk was a great success, despite the snow, raising at least $16,000. The theme of the 8th annual WyoAIDS Walk was "The Risk is Not Knowing. Get Tested." At least 300 walkers braved the inclement Laramie weather for the 5-K pledge walk to raise funds to help men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Wyoming, as well as internationally. More than 30 people showed up for the April 4th satellite walk sponsored by St. Mark's Episcopal Church, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cheyenne, the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department, Across All Lines, and Wyoming Equality. Volunteers from a variety of UW student organizations, such as Face AIDS, UW staff, and community members joined together to organize the walk and its related education activities the week prior to the walk. Once again local merchants supported the "Paint the Town Red" project, displaying Red Ribbons throughout downtown Laramie prior to the walk. Funds were also raised through our fabulous "Red and Wild" Drag Queen Bingo, and a post walk Sunday Brunch at the Cavalryman Supper Club. Walk proceeds are administered by Laramie Reproductive Health, and may be accessed by residents across the state through their case managers. Additionally, the walk serves as a means of providing HIV/AIDS education, and offers remembrance for all those who have lost a loved one or friend to this disease.