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"Our thanks to all who helped make AIDS Walk 2003 a great success. We couldn't have done it without the dedication and hard work of the walk planning committee, student and community organizations, walk sponsors, student and community volunteers and of course everyone who turned out to walk and participate in other education activities. Thanks to you we raised $7,500 to provide direct assistance to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Wyoming. $6,500 was awarded by grant to the Wyoming AIDS Project based in Casper, the largest community based AIDS Service organization in Wyoming. Another $1,000 was awarded to the Josh Nelson Foundation, a smaller Wyoming based non-profit."
Photos:
To see the photos from the 2003 WyoAIDS Walk click here.
Why:
Promote awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention and service issues in Wyoming
Raise funds for people affected by and/or living with HIV/AIDS in Wyoming
Remembrance for individuals and families who have lost loved ones and friends during this pandemic
Awareness:
Please note that these Awareness programs are just an example of what happened at the 2003 WyoAids Walk.
Brown-bag lunch series noon to 1 p.m., Monday thru Friday, beginning April 21, UW classroom Bldg room #207; Monday, HIV/AIDS 101; Tuesday, rural HIV/AIDS issues; Wednesday, Jim Pickett & The Faces of AIDS; Thursday, multiculturalism and HIV; Friday, panel discussion on living with HIV/AIDS
Keynote address, Friday evening, 6 – 7 p.m., Education Auditorium, Katie Shindle, Miss America 1988, “Crowns and Condoms: Renewing our Fight Against AIDS”
Confidential or Anonymous Bloodless HIV testing Monday through Saturday, April 21 – 26, available on the UW Campus (Various hours and campus locations throughout the week)
“Faces of AIDS”, a powerful photographic exhibit in the ASUW Gallery, Union basement, UW Campus, Wednesday through Saturday, April 23 – 26, by nationally recognized author and activist Jim Pickett
Public reception for Mr. Pickett in the gallery, 5 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 23rd.
Fund Raising:
The 5-K walk pledge walk will be Saturday morning, April 26, 2003, originated and ended at Prexy's Pasture on the UW campus. Registration began at 10 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. and the walk beginning at 11:30 a.m. (along with information booths, refreshments and entertainment, all at Prexy’s Pasture)
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