Community invited to South Sound END AIDS Walk this Saturday

Tacoma, Washington—Walk with us to END AIDS in Washington. It’s the best finish line ever!

The 24th Annual South Sound END AIDS Walk is this Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 am to 1 pm at Cheney Stadium. Community members are invited to this family-friendly event to raise awareness and funds for HIV prevention and care services in the South Sound region.

The South Sound END AIDS Walk, presented by MetMeds Pharmacy and WIRB, is the area’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraising and outreach event and is produced by PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation).  Funds raised support PCAF’s local HIV care and prevention services including case management, nutritional food program, housing assistance, HIV education and testing, and more. Proceeds benefit programs and services in Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis Counties.

Schedule & Program

9 am                                   Registration / Check-In

9-11 am                              Community Art Project: Toasting the future!

                                           Hot Brunch Bar, pastries, fruit, and coffee

                                           Photo Booth, Memorial Ribbon station and Memorial Mural

                                           Community Resources EXPO

9:45                                   Alma y Azucar, Seattle-based Latin band

11:00                                 Opening Ceremony and Zumba warm-up

11:30                                 Walk begins—2.5 mile route around Cheney Stadium

12:30                                 Walk Concludes

It’s not too late to register! Sign up to stand with others across the state, united for a future without AIDS! To register, donate, or learn more, visit www.endaidswalk.org.

For questions about the event, contact our AIDS Walk Coordinator at 253-722-0711.

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About PCAF

Through education and service, PCAF prevents HIV infection, assists persons affected by HIV/AIDS, addresses related health problems, and combats associated stigma and discrimination. With offices in Tacoma and Olympia, PCAF serves Pierce, Thurston, and Lewis Counties. We’re dedicated to assisting persons living with HIV/AIDS to meet their needs for food, housing, healthcare, and personal support. We also provide extensive outreach, education and prevention programs including free HIV testing to help stop the spread of HIV and work to combat HIV related stigma.  More info at piercecountyaids.org.