WyoAIDS Walk

WyoAIDS Walk 2005 was a tremendous success! Our thanks to all the volunteers, donors, sponsors and the 300+ walkers who made it possible. The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt display, education forums, HIV Testing and benefit concert also reached hundreds more. The Walk raised more than $12,000 to help men, women and children living with HIV in Wyoming – our best year yet! This brings the 4-year walk total to more than $47,000 that to date (January 2006) has helped more than 110 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 2005 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

Education and Awareness Activities:
Please note that these Awareness programs are just an example of what happened at the 2005 WyoAids Walk.

Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21, panels from the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on display in the Wyoming Union Ballroom, open for viewing Mon 1 pm – 6 pm, Tues 10 am – 6 pm, Wed 10 am – 8 pm, Thu 10 am – 7 pm (Opening Ceremonies 1pm Monday in the, Public Reception Thursday evening, 5:30 pm – 7 pm) http://www.aidsquilt.org

Monday April 18 and Tuesday, April 19, a special screening of the HBO production of Angels in America, 7pm, (Part 1 on Monday, Part 2 on Tuesday, Classroom Bldg, room 201) http://www.hbo.com/films/angelsinamerica/

Monday, April 18, noon - 1pm, brown bag lunch presentation, “The AIDS Epidemic and Women in South Asia”, by Dr. Dilip Das, Berhampur University, India, Union Senate Chambers

Thursday, April 21, a special keynote presentation following the Quilt reception, featuring Heidi Ramirez, a wife and mother living with HIV along with her 4-year old son Isaac, sharing their inspiring story (Click here for more information), Wyoming Union Family Room
Wednesday through Friday, April 20 - 22, Free Confidential or Anonymous Bloodless HIV testing using OraSure oral swabs, available on the UW Campus (Wyoming Union, Room 206, Wed 9 am – 5 pm, Thu 9 am – 3 pm, Fri, 9 am – 3 pm)
Also

Wednesday, April 20, 7 - 9pm, a benefit concert at the Cheyenne Universalist Unitarian Church, 3005 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne. Featuring local musicians playing a variety of music from Blue Grass to Classical. Tickets $10, available in advance at Ernie November or at the door. (Click here for more information)
Saturday Evening, April 23, 7 pm, Drag Queen Bingo, Ramada Inn, Laramie

Sunday, April 17, 2 pm, DENVER GAY MEN'S CHORUS Performance, BANNED: A Celebration of the First Amendment, St Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral, 3rd & Ivinson, Laramie
Note: This schedule is subject to change, and adjustments or additions will be posted on this website as they become available.