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2008 Walk a huge success
2008 AIDS Walk for Life a huge success
AIDS PEI is pleased to announced that the Scotiabank 2008 AIDS Walk for Life was a huge success. The walk was held on Sunday, September 21st and has raised over $8,00 in support of AIDS PEI programs, services, and harm reduction strategies. Cory Roach, this years Walk Coordinator says the walk is important to AIDS PEI. “The walk ensures that AIDS PEI can open its doors. It provides the necessary programs and services that are essential to support of people living with HIV/AIDS and prevention education.
Mark Hanlon, program director at AIDS PEI, says that community support has been overwhelming. “Our clients depend on these funds. They depend on us to be able to provide them with the supports necessary to assist them in taking control of their health and maintain a consistent standard of living.”
The 2009 AIDS Walk for Life will be announced early in 2009 and the staff of AIDS PEI will work hard to build on this year’s success and to engage the community to get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“I think many in Prince Edward Island are under the impression that HIV/AIDS barely exists in this province. The reality is that many people are currently living with HIV/AIDS and that’s only where it begins. Their family and friends are also affected. More still needs to be done to ensure AIDS PEI can ensure the rate of HIV/AIDS infection on the island are reduced” said Mr. Hanlon.
