Winter Walk for AIDS

Make your plans now to join THP and other participating agencies on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 at War Memorial Stadium in Greensboro. Color, pageantry, and a lot of sweat will mark the 20th Annual Winter Walk for AIDS - rain, snow or shine!

As always, Winter Walk promises to be a powerful and moving experience as THP marks World AIDS Day, remembering those lost to AIDS and looking to a future when HIV/AIDS is defeated.

 

The 20th Annual Winter Walk for AIDS is a three-mile walk that raises vital funding for Triad Health Project's direct client services and prevention
education programs. The theme of this year's event is "I Walk...", and it
serves as a powerful reminder that HIV/AIDS affects everyone. Each of us
has a personal reason for standing up to HIV/AIDS, and this is the year to
share our stories.

 

What is Winter Walk?

The Winter Walk for AIDS is a three mile community walk that raises money and awareness to benefit Triad Health Project's client services and prevention programs. The walk promises to be a powerful and moving experience as we remember those lost to HIV/AIDS and look to a future when this epidemic is defeated.

Hundreds of teams and thousands of walkers will again take to the beautiful streets of the Aycock Neighborhood, Fisher Park and downtown for the 3-mile trek - companies, schools, faith-based organizations, civic groups, and families - all joining in-step to raise vital funds and awareness for the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Piedmont.

Why is this year's Winter Walk so important?

Triad Health Project is remembering several big milestones in the HIV/AIDS epidemic this year.

  • 30 years ago, the U.S. classified its first case of AIDS. It is estimated that more than one million people are living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S., and that more than half a million people in the U.S. have died after developing AIDS.
  • 25 years ago, Triad Health Project opened its doors as a nonprot organization committed to supporting individuals infected with HIV/AIDS, to their loved ones, and to those at risk for HIV/AIDS. In 2010 alone, we served 2,749 people through a combination of direct client services, HIV testing, and HIV prevention education programs.
  • 20 years ago, Triad Health Project held the rst Winter Walk for AIDS, a modest candlelight walk that started at Grimsley High School, where friends walked for friends in their community who were dying from the deadly emerging disease.
  • Today, HIV/AIDS is still with us, and despite many medical and research advances, the disease continues to be a public health risk for every human being. North Carolina has the 6th largest number of HIV/AIDS cases in the United States. New infections continue to be detected every day in every demographic segment. Prevention is the only cure.

Simple Steps to Participating in Winter Walk

Register individually or as a team. Teams can be any size and made up of any group of 2 or more people.

Just follow these simple steps:

  • Register at www.winterwalkforaids.kintera.org. Set a fundraising goal.
  • Sponsor yourself - invest in your success!
  • Invite people to sponsor you - use the handy tools on the website!
  • Bring any offline (cash or check) donations to War Memorial Stadium on December 4th.

Tips for Success

  • Start with your own leadership gift - show potential sponsors that you're also personally invested.
  • Invite people to sponsor you and ask your teammates to do the same.
  • Share your fundraising goal and what meeting that goal will enable THP to provide to its clients and community.
  • Tell your reason why "I Walk" - make your appeal personal.
  • Consider asking for a specific amount based on the $20, $25, $30 milestones and your knowledge of that person's giving ability.
  • Use social media - post links to your online giving page on Facebook and Twitter.

Become a Winter Walk Sponsor

  • Are you looking for a way to become more involved in Winter Walk? Why not become a sponsor? For the first time, THP is offering both business and individual sponsorship opportunities, which will include various incentives depending on the level of commitment. The complete sponsorship packets are available to view, print, or download in the box in the upper right hand corner of this page.
  • Becoming a sponsor is easy! Simply download and fill out the appropriate interactive form below, save it, and return it to us via e-mail. For questions about becoming a sponsor, contact Ken Keeton, Director of Development, at 336-275-1654 x 19.

     

Thank you to our 2011 Sponsors!

Find more information about the 2011 Winter Walk for AIDS at winterwalkforaids.kintera.org or here at the THP website. You may also contact Ken Keeton or Shana Carignan at 275-1654 for more information.