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by José Rodriguez

Columbus-Central Ohio residents will lace up their Air Jordans, Nikes and baby Weeboks for the third annual AIDS Walk Columbus, a community pledge walk to raise $150,000 in critical funding to support HIV and AIDS services and educa-

tion.

Hosted by nine central Ohio service organizations, AIDS Walk Columbus will focus attention on the impact of AIDS in our community while raising money to support much needed programs and services. Proceeds from the walk will aid nearly 2,500 clients living with HIV, and will reach more than 100,000 through education programs.

Services, the Ohio AIDS Coalition, PaterNoster House, Positive Vision Theater and Project Open Hand-Columbus.

With the support from AIDS Walk, these organizations will continue to provide case management, advocacy training, food delivery, operate the Ohio AIDS Hotline, offer housing, provide emotional

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Scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, Sunday May 3, participating walkers will meet downtown at Bicentennial Park and travel along High Street, past Columbus City Center, through downtown and the Short North area. The walkers will return along Neil, Park and Front Streets through Victorian Village and past Goodale Park.

The route is 4.5 miles, with a 2-mile option available.

Organizers hope to attract 2,500 walkers for this annual event. Walkers can register May 3 starting at 9:00 am at Bicentennial Park.

AIDS Walk Columbus benefits nine agencies: AIDS Service Connection, the Bernice Troy Home, Camp Sunrise, the Columbus AIDS Task Force, Metropolitan Residential

and psychological support and offer retreats to children affected by or infected with HIV.

AIDS is the leading cause of death for Americans between age 25-44. Since 1981, nearly 1,700 women, men and children have died of AIDS in central Ohio. Experts estimate the number of people in Franklin County living with HIV to be over 8,000.

New medications and treatments for people living with HIV are helping people live much longer lives, which means that AIDS service agencies will be serving clients for longer periods.

We must make certain there is funding for these services to continue. AIDS Walk Columbus is a great opportunity to assure this, and celebrate the hope for the future—we are only a few steps away.”

For more information, call the AIDS Walk Columbus information line at 614-447-5050, or visit the web site at www.aidswalkcolumbus.org.

José Rodriguez is co-chair of AIDS Walk Columbus.

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