AIDS Walk Colorado

I Participated in the AIDS Walk Colorado fund raiser again this year.   It is always a mixed day of emotions - I am encouraged to see so many people out supporting a great cause and uplifted by all the enthusiasm.  It is also a solemn time to remember those we have lost and to continue to hope for the day when this scourge of a disease is wiped away forever.

According to the AIDS Walk Colorado website, the event "is the Rocky Mountain Region’s largest and most successful HIV and AIDS fundraiser. More than 8,000 people from throughout the state come together as a community, fueled by donations from more than 13,000 individuals, to raise money for vital services for HIV/AIDS clients of Colorado AIDS Project and more than 20 other outstanding AIDS service organizations.

The event serves as a day to remember those we have lost to the disease with prominent speakers and panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, in addition to the Celebration of Life Festival, live music, food, beverages and the 2nd annual AIDS Walk Colorado Volleyball Tournament, held in conjunction with the Colorado Gay Volleyball Association."

These types of events, whether it be an AIDS Walk or a March for Breast Cancer Awareness, are a great opportunity to get out and show support for your community.  They also serve as an important reminder to us all that we are interconnected and need to support one another, especially in the fight against seemingly unconquerable health challenges.