2010 AIDS Hike for Life
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Hamilton College Campus, 198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY
Registration 10 AM
Event begins: 11 AM
Attendance & Results:
1999: Amount raised $28,379
2010 Goal: $75,000
Format:
A 5K (3.1 mile) fundraising walk and run on the beautiful campus of Hamilton College
AIDS Community Resources:
AIDS Community Resources (ACR), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 1983. Its mission is three-fold: to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases; to provide support services to those who are living with HIV/AIDS; and to promote sexual literacy and improved medical outcomes.
Where the Money Goes:
Teen AIDS Task Force (TATF): This teen-centered peer leadership program focuses on topics such as self-esteem, healthy relationships,
drug and alcohol prevention, healthy nutrition, and promotion of sexual health and safety. Funds raised will also support our DIVAS
(Discovering Important and Valuable information About Self) program, an after-school program targeting at-risk African-American and Hispanic
adolescents. These programs reach more than 6500 youths per year.
Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Questioning Youth Programs - Utica:
A youth social network and support group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning youth, their families and friends in Utica.
Emergency-Basic-Human Needs:
An ongoing stabilization initiative that provides HIV-infected individuals and their families with food, personal care items, household items, and clothing during critical times.