| 2007 WyoAIDS Walk |
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| Written by Corey Cortez | |
| Tuesday, 06 February 2007 | |
 This year's WyoAIDS Walk raised more than $14,000 to help men, women and children living with HIV in Wyoming. Our thanks and appreciation goes to all the volunteers, donors, sponsors and the 300+ walkers who made it possible! If you missed the walk, you can still donate. Send your check to PO Box 2403, Laramie, WY 82073-2403. This money brings the 6-year walk total to nearly $76,000 that to date (November 2007) has helped nearly 200 individuals and their families across the state. This money has helped pay for dental care, vision care, medications, medical supplies, mental health counseling and other unmet or emergency needs. A special thanks goes to the Laramie Downtown Business Association and their "Paint the Town Red" campaign the week prior to the walk. Red Ribbons adorned the windows of many business in support of this year's walk. Click on the Corporate Sponsorship and Friends of WyoAIDS Walk links in the main menu for a list of our business and organization underwriters, sponsors and friends and please give them your support. The walk always includes awareness and education activities on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie the week prior to the walk: 2007 Events beginning Monday, April 16 Included: -NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display - 160 panels open for viewing the entire Week at the UW Wyoming Union Ballroom -NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display - Panels on display the entire week at the State Capitol in Cheyenne -Keynote Education Address - Thursday, April 19, "A Personal Perspective on HIV/AIDS in Africa", Sandra Knop, Wyoming HIV Prevention Specialist -Free HIV Testing - Entire Week at the UW Campus Wellness Center. Testing conducted by UW Peer Counselors. -Friday Night Fever HIV Awareness Special - Friday, April 20 at the Wyoming Union. UW Students put together 2,500 Safer Sex and 500 Birthing Kits to send to Africa. -Drag Queen Bingo & Auction Walk Fundraiser - Saturday, April 21 at the Laramie Moose Lodge. Doors opened at 6 pm ($5 Entry Fee), Bingo started at 7 pm, Silent and live Auction. Raised more than $3,000 for WyoAIDS Walk. Saturday, April 21, 2007 Walk Schedule of Events: 9:00 a.m. Registration Began at Wyoming Union 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies at Prexy's Pasture 11:30 a.m. Walk Began at Prexy's Pasture 12:15 p.m. Barbeque and related activities at Prexy's Pasture See you in 2008! |
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| Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 December 2007 ) |