Sunday, May 18, 2008 – Central Park, New York City
Last year we raised a whopping $20,000 at AIDS Walk New York! This year the stakes are a little higher as we attempt to raise 25,000 big ones.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you think you’ve got what it takes (and honestly, you don’t need much) step up and join our team. Sign up here.
Join Sony BMG recording artist Lyfe Jennings, LIFEbeat’s 2008 Honorary Team Captain
LIFEbeat supporter and platinum recording artist Lyfe Jennings has joined the LIFEbeat AIDS Walk team this year as our Honorary Team Captain. Lyfe’s new album “Lyfe Change” drops 4/29/07. For more info on Lyfe click here.
Incentives, Events and Prizes for LIFEbeat Walkers
We ask that all our walkers commit to raising at least $5 before signing up for the team. Those that raise over $25 will get a 2008 LIFEbeat t-shirt and will be eligible for prizes and incentives in the weeks leading up to the walk.
Join us for the first-ever LIFEbeat AIDS Walk Rally to be held before the event. Download the flyer!
In Memory of Mel Cheren
The LIFEbeat team will be walking in the memory of lifetime Board Member Mel Cheren, who passed away last year from complications from AIDS.
MAKE A DONATION
 Don’t live in the New York City area? Can’t make it to the walk? No problem, consider making a donation.
Log on to LIFEbeat’s AWNY Team Page and make a general donation to the team or look for your favorite LIFEbeat supporter and sponsor them. Help us reach our $25,000 goal!
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About LIFEbeat: LIFEbeat- The Music Industry Fights AIDS, is a national non-profit organization dedicated to reaching America’s youth with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention. LIFEbeat mobilizes the talents and resources of the music industry to raise awareness and to provide support to the AIDS community. For more information visit: www.lifebeat.org
About AIDS Walk New York: Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised $97 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world. In 2007 alone, 45,000 participants, many of whom were members of 2,400 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of more than $6.8 million for Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and 60 other tri-state area AIDS service organizations. For more information, visit http://www.aidswalk.net/.
About Gay Men’s Health Crisis: GMHC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. Our mission is to reduce the spread of HIV disease, help people with HIV maintain and improve their health and independence, and keep the prevention, treatment and cure of HIV an urgent national and local priority. In fulfilling this mission, we will remain true to our heritage by fighting homophobia and affirming the individual dignity of all gay men and lesbians. For more information, visit www.gmhc.org.
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