Woman Completes 40th Consecutive AIDS Walk New York, Honoring Friends Lost to AIDS

The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York

• 🗓️ This Sunday marks the 40th annual AIDS Walk New York, a significant event raising crucial funds for GMHC and the 132,000 New Yorkers living with HIV.
• 🎯 The walk's theme, "We Won't Stop," reflects the ongoing commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic and supporting those affected.

A Dedicated Participant: Moren McNamera

• 🚶‍♀️ Moren McNamera has participated in every single AIDS Walk New York since its inception in 1986, making this her 40th consecutive walk.
• 💔 She walks in honor of friends lost to AIDS-related complications, remembering them as a beautiful way to keep their memory alive.
• 💪 Despite the emotional weight, McNamera feels great and is still going strong after four decades of participation.

History and Impact of AIDS Walk New York

• 🌟 The first AIDS Walk New York in 1986 saw over 4,500 walkers and raised more than $710,000.
• 📈 Over the past 39 years, participants have raised over $17 million to support GMHC's mission.
• 💰 This year's fundraising goal is $2 million.

GMHC's Mission and Services

• 🤝 GMHC is dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic and uplifting the lives of all affected by HIV.
• 🆘 Services provided by GMHC include HIV testing, meals and nutrition, mental health and substance abuse counseling, legal services, and workforce development.
• 💡 The organization continues its work because clients are still in need and a cure has not yet been found.