A Winning Start for Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley - Proceeds benefit local HIV/AIDS Programs and Services

The Santa Clara County AIDS Coalition announces it 14th annual Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, Calif. -(PRWEB)September 6 2003 - Santa Clara County AIDS Coalition (SCCAC) today announced that plans for the 14th annual Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley are well underway. The Walk will be held Sunday, October 19 at 9 a.m. at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose.

As the largest fundraising event for HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs in Santa Clara County, the 10K walk unites concerned individuals, families and corporations in the local fight against HIV/AIDS. Proceeds benefit local HIV/AIDS programs which reach 30,000 people annually with education and information, and more than 5,000 people through direct services. Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley is
the only Walk event assisting those living with HIV and AIDS locally, as well as raising awareness about this disease within the local community. Nearly 3,000 people participated in last years walk, generating approximately $270,000.

We are grateful to our sponsors and to our walkers," said Executive Director, Pat Duffy. Without your support this walk and the crucial services that benefiting agencies provide would not be possible."

Participants can walk individually or put together a team (5 or more walkers). With the collection of pledges, walkers strive to earn exciting prizes or become a member of the Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley $500 Club and receive extra incentive awards. Interested participants can sign-up and fundraise on-line at walkforaids.chariteam.com

For more information on the walk and on getting involved, contact Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley at 408-451-WALK or visit the Web site at www.walkforaids.org.

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