Today was the 19th year that AFAN (Aid for AIDS of Nevada) has put on the AIDS Walk here in Las Vegas. Led by the Marshals, Penn and Teller, individual and teams walked for two miles to raise money and increase public awareness.
Last year, more than 7,000 people walked raising over $550,000. Even in these difficult economic times, we were able to raise an astounding $440,000 this year. Today there is newfound hope in the fight against the disease, but there is still no cure. Some people with HIV/AIDS are living longer thanks to new therapies. Tragically, the new treatments do not work for everyone, and HIV continues to spread at an alarming rate.
If you did not have a chance to join us this year, please show your support in 2010.
