Royal Oak supports upcoming HIV/ AIDS Walk 2010

While most of us are scrambling during back to school time, and looking to get into the swing of things again, many community members of Royal Oak are getting ready for the 2010 HIV/AIDS Walk Detroit. It is held annually in an effort to raise money for needed medication, research and support of those in our communities. Higher Ground, a Royal Oak HIV/AIDS support organization that benefits from the walk, has already raised 10 percent of its team fundraising goal, but is looking for the support of the community to raise more through the event.

The annual HIV/AIDS walk was founded in 1991 and has raised over $3 million in proceeds to benefit 25 charities. The HIV/AIDS walk has benefited thousands of people with HIV or AIDS and their families. The next HIV/AIDS walk will be held Sept. 19 in Royal Oak. For more information on the HIV/AIDS walk or Stepping Out visit: www.aidswalkdetroit.org or Higher Ground at www.hghiv.org