AIDS Walk Orlando, 2009

AIDS Walk Orlando 2010- Saturday, April 24

AIDS Walk Orlando is the second largest annual fundraiser for the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, Inc. Hope and Help's mission is to save lives by treating and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Central Florida.

Now in its 15th year, AIDS Walk Orlando continues to raise awareness and funds for the men, women and children infected/affected by HIV/AIDS in the Central Florida Community.

The community’s generous support of last year’s event helped us surpass our goal and we raised $131,561. We want the 2010 walk to be even bigger and better!

This year’s AIDS Walk Orlando will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. Registration and the starting line will be at the Walt Disney World Amphitheatre located on Robinson Street.

• On-site registration will begin at 8:00am
• Opening remarks will begin at 8:45am
• The walk will commence at 9:00am
• Closing remarks & awards will be given out at 10:00am

Bring your friends, two-legged or four-legged! Yes, your dog can walk and raise money too! Who has Orlando's Top Dog? We have a tiara and trophy for the furry friend who raises the most money!

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 HIV/AIDS FACTS:

• CDC estimates that 56,300 new HIV infections occurred in 2006 in the U.S.
• 34% of new infections were to young people between 13-29
• In FY 2008, U.S. Federal Funding for HIV/AIDS was estimated at $23.3 billion
  • a) 25% for battling the international epidemic
  • b) 12% for research
  • c) 4% for prevention
• Florida Dept. of Health estimates that statewide 125,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS
• Cumulatively, Florida ranks 3^rd in the nation for HIV/AIDS infections
• Florida ranks 2^nd in the nation for Pediatric HIV/AIDS cases
• In Central Florida – Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard County – over 15,000 people are infected with HIV/AIDS.
  • a)   Of that 15,000 – over 9,000 of them are in Orange County