WyoAIDS Walk

WyoAIDS Walk 2004 was a tremendous success thanks to all the volunteers, donors, sponsors and estimated 500 walkers who made it possible. The NAMES Project Quilt display, education forums and HIV Testing also reached hundreds more. The walk raised $13,500 to help men, women and children living with HIV in Wyoming. A grant of $13,000 was awarded to the Casper based Wyoming AIDS Project, and $500 was allocated to help cover drug co-pays under the Ryan White Title III program. This brings the 3-year walk total to more than $33,000 that to date (March 2005) has helped more than 80 individuals and their families across the state. The money has helped pay for dental care, medications, vision care, medical supplies, mental health counseling and other unmet needs.

Photos:
To see the photos from the 2004 WyoAIDS Walk click here.

Why:
Raise funds for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS or infected with HIV/AIDS in Wyoming
Raise awareness of HIV/AIDS
Remembrance for those who have lost family members and friends to HIV/AIDS

Related Activities on the UW Campus in Laramie:
Please note that these Awareness programs are just an example of what happened at the 2004 WyoAids Walk.

Tuesday, April 20 through Friday, April 23, a Brown-Bag lunch series, noon – 1 p.m., UW campus, Classroom Bldg Room 111, featuring presentations and panel discussions on a variety of HIV/AIDS issues For more more information click here

Monday April 19 through Thursday, April 22, 80 panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on display in the Wyoming Union Ballroom, UW Campus, Laramie, Opening Ceremonies, 12 noon on

Monday, Public Reception, Wednesday, 6 pm - 8 pm, Union Ballroom; (open for general viewing 12 – 6 Mon; 10 – 6 Tue; 10 – 8 Wed; 10 – 6 Thu) For more more information click here

Friday, April 23, an evening keynote presentation, “Living with HIV/AIDS” Panel, 6:30 p.m., Wyoming Union Gardens, featuring Wyoming residents sharing insights and taking questions, plus a special screening of the award winning movie "Philadelphia", presented in cooperation with Friday Night Fever.

Monday through Friday, April 19 – 23, Free Confidential or Anonymous Bloodless HIV testing available on the UW Campus (Various hours and campus locations throughout the week). For locations and times please click here

Saturday, April 24, Drag Queen Bingo, sponsored by WE/UGLW, 7 pm - 10:30 pm, dance to follow, an evening of fun and fundraising, tickets at the door, Ramada Inn Hotel, Laramie