For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Justin Burke - 213.201.1525

EMAIL:jburke@apla.org

Calendar Listing

"One Step at a Time"

AIDS WALK LOS ANGELES - SUNDAY, October 20, 2002
Proceeds Benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles And
Other AIDS Service Organizations Across Los Angeles County

WHO:
Thousands will join together for Southern California’s largest AIDS fundraiser – AIDS Walk Los Angeles. In its 18th year, AIDS Walk provides an opportunity for Angelinos unite and raise funds for services for men, women and children impacted by HIV and AIDS and raise awareness.

For information or to register, please call

213. 201.WALK (9255).

Spanish language line is 213.201.1341

WHAT:
It’s the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles, a fundraising 10K walk beginning and ending in West Hollywood. Proceeds will help fund services that AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) provides to more than 10,000 men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS and other AIDS organizations across Los Angeles County.

APLA services include prevention education, a food bank, professional dental care, housing assistance, mental health counseling, women’s services and case management. APLA is a leader in the provision of bilingual HIV treatment information and advocates for effective AIDS-related policies and legislation on the local, state and federal level.

When: Sunday, October 20, 2002

9:30 a.m.- Opening Ceremonies

10 a.m.- Walk Begins

8:00 a.m.- Media Check-In

Where: - Opening Ceremony Santa Monica and San Vicente Blvd.

Crew parking only at 8914 Santa Monica Blvd.

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