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
Penn & Teller at front of race
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| Taiko Drummers |
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| Walgreens check presentation |
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
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| Penn & Teller at front of race |
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| Taiko Drummers |
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| Walgreens check presentation |
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Walgreens team
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| AIDS Walk 2014 |
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| Penn & Teller |
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| #iwalkfor t-shirt |
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| Dina Titus, Carolyn Goodman, Antioco Carrillo, Steven Horsford |
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| AFAN Board of Directors |
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| AIDS Walk volunteers |
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| Le Reve |
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| Josh Strickland singing National Anthem |
| 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. Keep up with AFAN events and news on Facebook and Twitter. |
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