AIDS Walk New York 2010

AIDS Walk New York 2010

If you were hanging out around Columbus Circle yesterday, surely you noticed the crowds taking part in the marathon! Wow, the beautiful weather we got to enjoy also contributed to the commendable turnout of the event. According to initial estimates, 45,000 people showed up in Central Park on Sunday for the successful 25th Annual AIDS Walk New York, marking a quarter century of AIDS activism as well as raising funds for tri-state area AIDS service organizations.

The walk, benefiting among others the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) was a 10-kilometer route that started and ended in Central Park.  The route went through the west side of the park to exit at 110th, when it headed west to Riverside Park, downtown along the Hudson River, and across the Upper West Side at 85th. Indeed, the impressive, huge and enthusiastic crowd had reason to celebrate – the event generated over $5.7 million in funds towards fighting HIV and AIDS. That’s great, CONGRATULATIONS!

To add more splendor to the event, well-known names from Governor Paterson to Leslie Jordan (My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, Will and Grace), Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), and Hal Sparks (Queer as Folk) also helped commemorate the event at the post-walk reception.  All in all, a big pat on the back to participants for helping such a great cause! GREAT JOB EVERYBODY!!!