AIDS Walk and Ride 2008: Report

Hey everyone,
We just wanted to say "thank-you" for your support for us and the Aids Alliance and their annual Aids Walk and Ride.Your donations and support allowed us to take a team and walk 3 miles through downtown Raleigh in support of Aids awareness and the organizations that work with those living with HIV/AIDS. This is a fantastic organization, and it is a privilege to participate in this wonderful event.

In total, we raised $340 for the Aids Alliance and their work. I haven't found the total amount raised at the event yet, nor the total number of participants, but I know it was a very successful event. I am just proud of those who walked and those who gave in support of this worthy, often ignored cause. I am proud of the number that we raised, and have each person to thank, as well as the change jar from the Divine Conversations group! I hope each of you celebrate with me in this fantastic event and celebrate the part that you played.Thanks again from Alison and myself, as well as everyone involved both physically (walking) and financially (giving).

with much love,
Justin
http://www.camelbo.blogspot.com/

UPDATE: part of an email about the event:
Our event was a great success, with more than 700 walkers and 150 riders. We had balloons, snow cones, llamas, hot dogs and so much more! We will report on our fund-raising when we finish the accounting. I hope you will join us on May 2, 2009 to do it all again on Halifax Mall! We are always looking for volunteers to plan and create this event, and for volunteers on the day we put it all together, so if you have interest please let us know!
Until next time, and with my great thanks for your warm and generous hearts!

Jacquelyn Clymore,
MSExecutive Director
Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina