WHAT IS AIDS WALK MICHIGAN?

AIDS Walk Michigan is a non-profit organization that began in 1998 to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and to raise money for local AIDS Service Organizations in participating Michigan communities. This special collaboration is unique in the United States, featuring 7 AIDS Walks in 8 cities, all under one-umbrella organization, AIDS Walk Michigan.

WHERE DO THE FUNDS COME FROM?

Funds for AIDS Walk Michigan come from a variety of sources. Individuals and Teams participating in AIDS Walk Michigan ask for pledge dollars from friends, family members, co-workers or classmates to help sponsor their walk. Local and statewide corporations and businesses support AIDS Walk Michigan with cash or in-kind contributions, which help to underwrite and support the cost of the annual event.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

The funds generated by each AIDS Walk are dedicated to HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and care services and pledge dollars from each walk remain in the local community where it is raised to help support local AIDS Service Organizations. Some local Walks direct all of the monies raised to a single service agency, while others divide their proceeds among more than one agency.

Local AIDS Service Organizations that benefit from funds generated by AIDS Walk Michigan serve nearly 60% of the 17,000 Michigan residents and their families living with HIV and AIDS. For some AIDS Service Organizations, AIDS Walk Michigan is their primary fundraising event for the year.

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