AIDS Walk

Two beautiful days, no rain, and over 300 walkers gathered on the weekend of September 24-25 in support of AIDS Walk Michigan - Ann Arbor/Jackson.  Together, this two-day event raised over $19, 000 for local HIV/AIDS services provided to our community by HARC.

In Jackson, we want to especially thank Gerdau for their generous sponsorship. Thank you to Jackson Coffee and Hinkley Bakery who graciously provided coffee and donuts while the walkers gathered to begin their three-mile walk through historic downtown Jackson.

In Ann Arbor, we were honored to have Debbie Dingell join us for opening remarks and the ribbon-cutting. Morning refreshments were provided by Zingerman’s and Whole Foods. Walkers got pumped up thanks to Noura Bashshur from Vie: Fitness and Spa and her energetic warm-up routine! Walkers returned to hot pizza compliments of HARC and chips from Better Made Snack Foods, cookies from Great Harvest Bread Company and water from Absopure while sitting and mingling with friends, cheering on those crossing the finish line and waiting for the winners to be announced.

Our sincere thanks to volunteer groups from UAID, MCSP, Circle K, and those who individually volunteered.  Each person played an important role in making the walk a huge success. Special thanks to HARC photographer, Tim Howley of Howley Photography for spending the day with us and capturing such a fun-filled afternoon!

HARC would like to acknowledge the following Sponsors for AIDS Walk Michigan - Ann Arbor/Jackson:

Gerdau
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
JTV
K105.3
Between the Lines
Ann Arbor 107.1
Walgreens

HARC would like to acknowledge the following Teams and Individuals that raised the most money:

Jackson - Team
Jackson PFLAG Walkers

Jackson - Individuals
Diane Langan
Sharon Petersen
Joanne Nemecek

Ann Arbor - Team
University of Michigan School of Public Health

Ann Arbor - Individuals
Ruta Misiunas
John Schultz
Noah Kramer

HARC would like to thank those that donated prizes to make the Walk extra special:

All Skate Fun Center
Colonial Lanes
The Michigan Theater
Target
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Vie: Fitness and Spa
MIGRA

We look forward to AIDS Walk Michigan - Ann Arbor/Jackson 2012 - check back for the specific date to be announced after the first of the year.