Thursday 24 May 2007

AIDS Walk New York Raises Record-Setting $6.857 Million

The 22nd Annual AIDS Walk New York, on Sunday May 20, was the largest and most successful AIDS Walk ever held, setting records for both participation and fundraising.
Organizers announced that 45,000 walkers helped to raise a grand total of $6,857,527


The AIDS Walk opening ceremonies featured the participation of Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg, Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper, T.R. Knight (Grey's Anatomy), Lance Bass ('N Sync), Alan Cumming (X2, Cabaret) and B.D. Wong (Law & Order: SVU).

AIDS Walk New York benefits GMHC and more than 50 other local AIDS organizations.

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