AIDS Walk Orange County Commemorates 25th Anniversary at Disneyland Resort

Background:

This is the 25th anniversary of AIDS Walk Orange County.  The goals this year are 10,000 walkers and $1 million raised.  Nine nonprofit organizations serving the needs of people affected or infected by HIV/AIDS in Orange County will share in walk proceeds.  Since 1986 the event has raised about $13.5 million.  

What:

An approximately 5K walk through Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park concluding in Downtown Disney with a festival including sponsor booths, entertainment, AIDS Memorial Quilt, and HIV testing.

Where:

Disneyland Resort, Anaheim

When:

Sunday, May 1, 2011

6:50 a.m. – opening program on Main Street in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle

7:00 a.m. – walk begins

7:50 a.m. – first walkers expected at finish line in Downtown Disney

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – festival in Downtown Disney

Highlights:

AIDS Walk attracts a wide array of participants including families, friends and neighbors; employee volunteer teams; civic organizations; communities of faith; and young people.  This year's event promises to be one of the biggest ever made even more meaningful by the Disneyland Resort location.