On the morning of Sunday, October 21st, the 20th annual Philadelphia AIDS Walk will take place in beautiful downtown Philadelphia, starting at Eakins Oval in front of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The event will begin at 7:30 AM with a series of ceremonies conducted in remembrance and support of those affected by AIDS/HIV. I've never never done an AIDS Walk before but I did participate in a Hunger Walk here in Philly a few years back and it was a blast. I highly recommend it as a fun way to support a good cause and see the fall beauty of Philadelphia at its best. You can register as an individual like I did or as a team.
Here is the agenda as copied from the Philadelphia AIDS Walk website:
AIDS Walk Philly 2007 Schedule
7:30 Reading of Names (Main Stage, Eakins Oval)Opening of AIDS Memorial Quilt Display (Steps of Art Museum)Donation Tent Opens (Eakins Oval)Team Photos Open (Eakins Oval)
8:30 Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage, Eakins Oval)
8:50 Aerobic Warm-Up (Main Stage, Eakins Oval)
9:00 The 12K AIDS Walk starts at 9 AM at Eakins Oval, in front of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The route goes up Kelly Drive crosses Falls Bridge and back down Martin Luther King Drive (formerly West River Drive) to return back to Eakins Oval.
Now here's the catch- walkers are expected to raise a minimum of $35 to participate. I know if you're a cash strapped grad student like myself, that may seem like a lot, but if you get six charity-minded friends to toss in $5 each, and throw in the remaining $5 yourself, you're covered. The best part? It all goes to a good cause.
Register online at http://www.aidswalkphilly.org/
Upon registration, you're given the opportunity to create a personal fundraising website, complete with a picture and a little bit about your personal fundraising goals. This is an easy way to get out of town friends and family involved. I registered as a participant and it took me five minutes to set up my page and send out e-mails.
AIDS Walk Philly 2007 Schedule
7:30 Reading of Names (Main Stage, Eakins Oval)Opening of AIDS Memorial Quilt Display (Steps of Art Museum)Donation Tent Opens (Eakins Oval)Team Photos Open (Eakins Oval)
8:30 Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage, Eakins Oval)
8:50 Aerobic Warm-Up (Main Stage, Eakins Oval)
9:00 The 12K AIDS Walk starts at 9 AM at Eakins Oval, in front of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The route goes up Kelly Drive crosses Falls Bridge and back down Martin Luther King Drive (formerly West River Drive) to return back to Eakins Oval.
Now here's the catch- walkers are expected to raise a minimum of $35 to participate. I know if you're a cash strapped grad student like myself, that may seem like a lot, but if you get six charity-minded friends to toss in $5 each, and throw in the remaining $5 yourself, you're covered. The best part? It all goes to a good cause.
Register online at http://www.aidswalkphilly.org/
Upon registration, you're given the opportunity to create a personal fundraising website, complete with a picture and a little bit about your personal fundraising goals. This is an easy way to get out of town friends and family involved. I registered as a participant and it took me five minutes to set up my page and send out e-mails.
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