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| AIDS Walk |
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Dina Titus, Carolyn Goodman, Antioco Carrillo, Steven
Horsford
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| Josh Strickland Singing National Anthem |
More
than 10,000 walkers joined Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) at the 24th annual
AIDS Walk at UNLV on May 4, raising nearly $440,000 to benefit client services
for men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Penn
& Teller served as grand marshals for the 13th year in a row, matching
walkers' donations of $250 or more. Walgreens once again had the largest team
with about 500 participants, presenting a check to AFAN for more than $159,000.
Performers
across the Strip entertained the crowd, including Josh Strickland singing the
National Anthem and acts from Rose.Rabbit.Lie., Million Dollar Quartet, Mo5aic,
Panda! and Zodiac Dragon. Body painted by Skin City Body Painting, cast members
from Le Reve - The Dream posed for photos with event goers. Local media
personalities Chris Saldana and Dayna Roselli introduced the AFAN board of
directors, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Senator Ruben J. Kihuen, Assemblyman James
Healey and representatives from Senator Harry Reid, Congressman Joe Heck as
well as Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who proclaimed May 4 as AIDS Walk Day in the
state of Nevada.
Photo
credit: Jacob Kepler
About
AFAN
Aid
for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) was founded in 1984 and is the oldest and largest
AIDS service organization in the state of Nevada. 2014 marks AFAN's 30th
anniversary of practicing its unyielding commitment to the community by
providing unparalleled health expertise, support and advocacy for adults and
children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. Over the
years, AFAN has created various programs that offer consistent and
comprehensive assistance including direct client service programs, food
programs, prevention and education programs and community outreach. As part of AFAN's mission, these client
service programs assist in enhancing the physical health and psychosocial
wellness of the individuals they serve, while promoting dignity and improving
the quality of their lives. For more information, please visit afanlv.org. .
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