The 2009 walk was a great success, despite the snow, raising over $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.
WyoAIDS Walk would like to thank 2009\'s sponsors
Underwriters:
Albany County AIDS Project (ACAP)
Associated Students of the University of Wyoming (ASUW)
Face AIDS
Jennifer and Dave O\'Malley
Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs
Pinebeach Ink/The Knothole
PACMWA (President\'s Advisory Council for Minority and Women\'s Affairs)
UW Foundation UW Office of the President Wyoming AIDS Education and Training Center (WYAETC)
Wyoming Department of Education Health and Safety Unit
Wyoming Department of Health HIV/AIDS Hepatitis Prevention Program
Major Sponsors:
Alpha Gamma Rho
Campus Activities Center
Laramie Downtown Business Association
Laramie Reproductive Health
Lincoln Printing OASIS Spectrum Women\'s Studies Program Wyoming Union Media Sponsor:
The Planet 96.7/Rock 98.7KRQU Radio