A longtime advocate for HIV/AIDS causes, Sheryl Lee Ralph has
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A longtime advocate for HIV/AIDS causes, Sheryl Lee Ralph has
Hope is the spur of life. Edward Counsel We all hope. It’s what keeps us alive. David Mamet Hope gives us the courage to confront our circumstances and the capacity to surmount them. Jerome Groopman Every Life Deserves Hope AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run This year is especially momentous for us, as it marks the 25th annual AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run. Twenty five years of the community rallying behind the shared belief that Every Life Deserves Hope! I want to personally thank you for demonstrating your belief in that mission. Because of you, we continue to impact the lives of so many of our friends and neighbors. For 25 years, AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run has stood as a beacon of hope for numerous citizens in our state. While the political and cultural landscapes have changed drastically, two thing have remained constant – HIV/AIDS continues to plague our state and AIDS Walk continues to stand as a beacon of hope. By walking or running with us, you are shining that light of hope to thousands of your neighbors in the Atlanta region. The Walk supports eight remarkable organizations that provide life-transforming assistance to over 20,000 people each year. They also offer HIV and STD prevention programs that reach into every corner of our community. It is frightening to imagine Atlanta without these organizations. People affected by HIV/AIDS would, for sure, suffer greater levels of homelessness, hunger, illness, and even death. We would see even higher rates of new HIV infections. We would see hopelessness on a catastrophic scale. Your support gives us HOPE that we are turning the tide! Your generous and compassionate response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in our community ensures that every person affected by HIV/AIDS can hope for and achieve an abundant and productive life. On behalf of our benefitting organizations and the people they serve, I thank you for your participation in the Walk, thank you for saving and transforming lives, thank you for asserting your belief that Every Life Deserves Hope. Thank you for the past twenty five years. With Deep Gratitude, James Hughey Chief Executive Officer AID Atlanta Steve L. Carlton, Esq., Treasurer Cynthia Davis, Board Chair Scott Galvin, Secretary Diana Hoorzuk, Vice Chair-Global Michael Weinstein, President Rodney L. Wright, MD, Vice Chair-Domestic Advisory Board: Imara Canady Dr. Collette Hopkins Dan Lax Chip Newton Charlie Pappas Matt Parkey Tiffany Roan Alisha Alford Logistics Coordinator Volunteer Area Leads: Ed Doolittle Judy Agnew Website Manager Alisha Alford Verdina Bingham Keona Johnson Extra Mile Club & Office Coordinator Malik Brown Teams Lead Maurya Lacey 5K Run Coordinator & Teams Coach LaTisha Oliver Volunteer Coordinator Steven Igarashi Assistant Event & Teams Manager Kristen Petillo Event Manager Joel Black Malik Brown Deb Lowry Carla McCray LaTisha Oliver Rakesh Parekh Richard Cruce Jackie Patterson Will Prater Tom Dinkelman Jay Petillo Ed Doolittle Kristen Petillo DeWayne Ford Sharon Frost Dalora Samuels Daniel Scates Sharron Fraser Paul Singh Priscilla Smith Sherri Ann Hamilton Danya Harper Brian Holman Jill Hutchinson Steven Igarashi Tommie Jackson Keona Johnson Hawa Kone Loreen Krug Jenetter Lee Maurya Lacey Calvin Stith Josh Turner Tim Webb Aquila Welcome Roddy Williams Colin Wright Michael Ziegler Tyrone Zimmerman And, over 1,000 volunteers who make AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run happen. With continued success on stage, screen, television and music along with her philanthropic endeavors, Sheryl Lee Ralph has never been one to rest on her laurels. A triple threat Dreamgirl, Ralph is an acclaimed veteran of film, television and the Broadway stage. Her work with AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run is just the latest credit on her illustrious resume. A longtime advocate for HIV/AIDS causes, Sheryl Lee Ralph has been engaged in the fight since the earliest days of the disease. She has done extensive work with The Diva Foundation, a national not-for-profit 501C(3) charitable organization that was founded by Sheryl Lee Ralph, in 1990, as a memorial to the many friends she had lost to HIV/AIDS. The organization focuses on generating resources and coordinating activities to create awareness of and combat against HIV/AIDS. The DIVA Foundation utilizes music and entertainment as a vehicle to inform, educate and erase the stigma attached to this deadly disease. Ms. Ralph is also the producer/creator of the critically acclaimed DIVAS Simply Singing! the longest consecutive running musical HIV/AIDS benefit in the country, celebrating 25 years of artistic AIDS activism this year. She has added the critically acclaimed one-woman show, Sometimes I Cry; written, directed and performed by Ralph herself, about the lives, loves, and losses of women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS to her list of outstanding credits. Performed around the world, Sometimes I Cry touches the heart, leaving audiences deeply moved and encouraged to know their HIV status. As we celebrate our 25th year of the Walk, we also celebrate Miss Ralph’s lifelong service and activism for HIV/AIDS awareness. She is a true believer that “Every Life Deserves Hope.” AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run is proud to host Miss Sheryl Lee Ralph, as our 2015 Ambassador. In honor of our 25th Annual event, AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run is honored to host Special Guest, Douglas Brooks. Douglas M. Brooks, MSW is the Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy. He is the President’s lead advisor on domestic HIV/ AIDS and is responsible for overseeing implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and guiding the Administration’s HIV/AIDS policies across Federal agencies. The Office of National AIDS Policy is part of the White House Domestic Policy Council and is tasked with coordinating the continuing efforts of the government to reduce the number of HIV infections across the United States. The Office emphasizes prevention through wide-ranging education initiatives and helps to coordinate the care and treatment of citizens with HIV/AIDS. President Obama had this to say in the White House’s press release about the appointment of Mr. Brooks: “Douglas’s policy expertise combined with his extensive experience working in the community makes him uniquely suited to the task of helping to achieve the goal of an AIDSfree generation, which is within our reach,” President Obama said. “I look forward to having him lead our efforts from the White House.” AID Atlanta is honored to have Mr. Brooks join us for our 25th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run. We are grateful for his national direction, and for his continued support of grassroots efforts like our event. AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run appreciates Mr. Brooks time and commitment to our local efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. Street Parking If you absolutely must travel by car you may, but the area is extremely congested and parking is very limited. Residential neighborhood streets have resident permit parking only. Please beware of posted parking signs. Please do not leave any valuables in your car. Leave them at home. Schedule 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Walker, Runner, Virtual Walker Check-In open 1:00 pm 5K Run Begins 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pre-Ceremony Concert & Warm Up with Rick Twombley Fitness 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Opening Ceremony 2:00 pm AIDS Walk Begins 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Post Walk/Run Activities Please enjoy the Walk/Run safely! Walk/Run on in the closed portion of the street. Obey all traffic signals, police officers and AWA5K route monitors Water and restrooms facilities are available at each checkpoint. Volunteers All volunteers, please proceed to Volunteer Check-In. Also, please bring a copy of your confirmation email for ease of sign-in. There will be someone at Volunteer Check-In to receive donations, so please do not hesitate to drop off any funds you may have collected. Runners All runners, whether pre-registered or on-site registration, should proceed to Runner Check-In near 10th Street and Monroe Drive. Runner Check-In closes at 12:30 PM. If you have funds to turn in, please bring them with you to Runner Check-In. Please make sure that your sponsorship form & envelope have your name & the name of your team (if applicable) on them. Walkers and Virtual Walkers If you have raised funds in person or online then please proceed to the Walker Check-In. • Please make sure that your sponsorship form & envelope have your name & the name of your team (if applicable) on them. (A sponsor form is attached.) • Please have your donation amounts totaled prior to arriving at the Check-In tent. If you have not raised any funds, please proceed to the Donations Tent and make a donation to demonstrate your belief that Every Life Deserves Hope. Then proceed to your team meeting area; or if you are not walking with a team then proceed to The Meadow and enjoy the Opening Ceremony. Fundraising Awards If you have raised enough to qualify for a Fundraising Award, you will be given a wrist band that corresponds to your award. You may pick up your award before the Walk/Run or after. Do not lose your wrist band as you need to turn it in to collect your Fundraising Awards. Awards are for individual fundraising efforts. This year’s fundraising awards are: Raise Award $10-$124 Official 2015 Commemorative Lapel Pin $125-$299 Official 2015 AWA5K T-shirt $300-$999 Official 2015 AWA5K Hat $1,000+ Official 2015 Extra Mile Club Picnic Blanket Team Photos Volunteer photographers will be on hand to take a team photo of your Team. E-mail us at [email protected] after the event to get a copy of your photo. Team photos will be taken between 12PM-1:45PM. Team photos will not be available after the Walk begins. We recommend carrying a team sign so that your team can be identified in photos and also along the route. Additional Hints Pick a team meeting spot in advance in case any of your team members get separated. Bring a cell phone to the park so that you can contact those you are hoping to meet up with at the event. There will be no announcements for “lost folks” from the stage. Wear comfortable, light clothing such as shorts and comfortable sneakers. If the weather forecast calls for it, bring sunglasses and sunscreen; or a disposable poncho and umbrella in case of rain; and any other personal items you might need. Teams Land- A special meeting area for those who have 15 registered participants on their team. All tables and chairs in Teams Land will be broken down beginning at 2PM. AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run does not accept responsibility for items left on tables at the event. Water and Port-a-Potties will be available along the route, and refreshments will be available for registered participants at the Finish Line. We want a sea of red! We encourage everyone to wear RED on AIDS Walk/Run Sunday. The Red Ribbon – the international symbol of the fight against AIDS and the care of people living with AIDS – was our inspiration. Please Note During special event festivals like AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run, City of Atlanta ordinance prohibits the following in the festival/assembly area: Pets including dogs, cats, snakes, birds, pigs, horses, ponies, whether on a leash or not. Outdoor cooking except in areas where a city grill has been provided for public use. Motorized vehicles or moped riding. Skateboard riding, roller blading, or roller skating. Playing portable radios, musical instruments or similar devices that are plainly audible to others in the park, unless part of event programming. Glass containers. The funds raised by AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run 2015 support AID Atlanta and 7 other participating organizations that provide treatment, medication, prevention education, meals, housing, mental health services, child care, substance abuse counseling, pastoral care, and research to those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition, Inc (AHRC) is a community-based, wellness organization committed to improving the overall health and wellbeing of marginalized individuals and communities. Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition provides education, risk reduction programs through partnership programs, empowerment to adults, and diagnosis and treatment of substance use, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), viral Hepatitis, and other communicable diseases. AID Atlanta The mission of AID Atlanta is to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life of its members and the community by breaking barriers and building community. Aniz The mission of Aniz is to provide comprehensive health awareness, education and prevention services for the disadvantaged multicultural children, adults, and families, through therapeutic intervention and education for those who are infected/affected with HIV/AIDS. Jerusalem House believes Housing is Healthcare for homeless and low-income individuals and families living with HIV/ AIDS and leads the Atlanta community to meet the needs of this population. Living Room serves individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS in metro Atlanta by providing subsidized supportive housing, housing referrals and housing-related emergency assistance. Our goal is to help our client’s access and maintain permanent, affordable housing. NAESM The mission of NAESM is to provide national and local leadership to address the myriad of health and wellness issues confronted by black gay men through advocacy, services and education. Open Hand helps people prevent or better manage chronic disease through Comprehensive Nutrition Care™, which combines home-delivered meals and nutrition education as a means to reinforce the connection between informed food choices and improved quality of life. Postive Impact Health Centers The mission of Positive Impact Health Centers is to improve the quality of life through compassionate HIV specialty care, prevention and behavioral health. AIDS Walk Atlanta is proud to recognize the outstanding fundraising efforts of the 2014 Gold Teams. The AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run 2014 Gold Teams: (as determined on 11.30.14) Ready4Hope Angels In Disguise Kimberly-Clark LemonAIDS 10th & Piedmont Max's Men SunTrust Macy's Inc. Saint Mark United Methodist Church Alston & Bird LLP Immaculate Heart of Mary $54,066.50 $20,520.00 $20,014.86 $19,215.58 $18,916.47 $15,050.00 $12,782.00 $11,250.00 $10,810.00 $10,616.00 The 2015 Gold Teams will be determined after the Walk finances are closed on November 30, 2015. Look for the special 2015 Gold Team Announcement to be sent via email. This year, thousands of AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run participants are walking as part of more than 250 corporate and community based teams. Businesses in the fields of advertising, banking, communications, fashion, health care, law, public relations, real estate and retail are represented by AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run teams. Government agencies, health organizations, religious organizations, schools, and artistic organizations also participate as teams. Thank you for the incredible enthusiasm, commitment and determination of the many team leaders. These groups have been recruiting walkers since early May in their efforts to support the work of AID Atlanta and 7 other outstanding local AIDS education and service providers in the greater Atlanta area. The seven participating organizations of AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run wish to express their deep gratitude to all of this year’s AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run Teams. *Teams Listing as of 10/14/2015* 84tm A Touch Of Class AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy Accenture Admiration Chapter 101 Agnes Scott College AHF Atlanta AID Atlanta ALL T NO SHAIDS Alston & Bird Alter Ego Against HIV/AIDS AMC Theatres Amerigroup Walks the Walk AMOD2015 AMSA GSU Chapter Angels In Disguise Angels4Angels Aniz, Inc. Arabia Mountain High Ladies of Distinction ATL Chapter ABSW Atlanta Bucks Rugby Football Club Inc. Atlanta Fine Homes Sothesby's International Realty Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus Atlanta Harm Reduction Atlanta Lives Matter Atlanta Poz Auburn Tigers Autotrader Awakening Bambika Bath & Body Works / Joining Hearts and Friends Battle For Life BB&T BE A ROLE MODEL Black Girls RUN! Atlanta Black Men Run Blessed & Adored BLG Bossip BPS BRONCOS Burger's Falcons ByronC BZ-BPQ CARLA FIELDS FITNESS INC CAU Council of Chartered Organizations CAU Counselor Education Department CAUAA - Homecoming 2015 CDAC AIDS Walk Atlanta CDC AIDS Walk Team Center for Civil & Human Rights Church of Our Saviour City of Light Coca Cola Cocktails n Conversation Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Community Bible Church Congregation Bet Haverim Cosmic Pimps CSL Plasma Curant Health Community Team Dekalb County Board of Health Delta_IFS_Hiring_Team Doug Roberts Dream Walkers Eat Heavenly Cupcakes Egalite Atlanta Emory versus HIV Emory WIHS Superstars Eta Mu AKA Exodus Lodge #593 & Vashti Grimes Pullen Chapter #586 Felix's Atlanta Fit Studio FOE - Family over Everything Foodmate Fred & Freda Friends and Family Front Runners Atlanta Ga.Stunnerz Galaxy Pageantry System Gap Inc Gaston Gang Gay Straight Alliances of Atlanta GC ANGELS Georgia Association of Nursing Students Georgia Infectious Diseases Georgia Power Georgia's Own Credit Union Gertrude's Girls GlamWow Global Orthopedics Grady High School 21st Century Leaders Grooves Ladies of SGA Swings & Friends GSU Public Health Student Association GSU-Team Hope Harbor Grace Hospice HBD Cassie HCAC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority He Is Victorious Highland Psych Collaborative Hollis Harrell Insurance Agency HOPE WARRIORS I Am Here I am Rena'...Hear me Roar IHRC Inc. Immaculate Heart of Mary Infinite Appeal Infinity Loves ATL Iron Sharpens from Iron Atlanta Jamie's Walking Crew Jazzy All Over Dance Academy Jerry-Girls Jerusalem House Jethro Angels (GA) Just Fabuolus Kai Bell Kimberly-Clark KSUPsychologyClub Lake Spivey Dream Team Lamarco Kinard Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho LEAGUE at AT&T LemonAIDS Let's Be Clear LGBT Dance Atlanta LH Key Club Life of A King Little Black Village Live the life you imagine Living Room Loc Lyfe Lockheed Martin Marietta PRIDE Long's Drugs Wellness Champions Love Conquers All Love You Through M. W. Joppa Temple Grand Lodge & Electa Grand Chapter AF & AM MAC @ Macy's Perimeter MAC @ Macy’s Towncenter MAC Belk McDonough MAC Cumberland MAC Macy’s Mall of Georgia MAC Nordstorm Phipps Plaza MAC Rivercrossing Macy's Atlanta Macy's Logistics Macy's Systems and Technology Makeda Grand Chapter- OES Marist School MARRIOTT ANGELS Marshall Berch & Associates Max's Men McClarin Trooperz McDonald's Atlanta McKesson Meadowcreek High School S.Q.U.A.D./S.E.A.L. Mean Green Clean Team Mercer SNPhA Remember the Ribbon Microsoft Atlanta MISTER MMC Movers & Pacers MRAC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc NABA Georgia State NAESM Inc. Naomi Chapter 102 NCNW GSU Neely Family Networx Nigerian Youth Alliance Northrop Grumman Atlanta NWGA NCBW 100 NyATL OLD SCHOOL SATURDAY (OSS) -- Team Old School Nation Open Hand Atlanta Our Lady of Lourdes Outlandish p Passion for Worship DMI Pat's Positive Angels Peach State Health Plan Peanut Butter Pearls for a Cause Phi Beta Sigma Frat Phytest Positive Impact Health Centers Powerful Pi Alpha Prism Health at Emory Queen B Race Against HIV/AIDS Randell D Team Ready 4 Hope REBLS Reinhardt University Cheerleading Remarkable Walkers Revamp Africa Rhoer Club of Eta Sigma Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. RHWofATL Rick Twombley Fitness SLAYERS Ritz Carlton Lions Robinson-Gilmer Rockstars! We Rock AIDS Walk Runners For A Cause Runningnerds S.H.O.E.S stepping high on empowerment for sisterhood Saint Mark UMC SCAD Atlanta Seyfarth Shaw Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Iota Zeta Sigma Alumnae chapter Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Eta Sigma Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Sigma Gamma Rho_Zeta Alpha Sigma Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sisters of Faith Chapter # 818 Slalom Consulting So ah Socialites with Impact Softer Touch GSU Someone Cares Atl Spelman AWA Spelman College Glee Club Springfield Missionary Baptist Church St. John's Lutheran Atlanta St. Philip AME Church Starbucks Stone Mountain High School Student Government Association-Chamberlain Atlanta SunTrust Bank Sweat 4 Lyfe Sync Fin Team Aniz Team Baker Clinicx Team Blue Team Central Team Cinemon Team Citadel Team DC Team Deloitte Team Gerideau Team Huron Team I.D.A Team Intown Team Karna Team Kenan TEAM LIFE Team MAC Cosmetics Georgia Team Margaritas Team MSM Team Octavia Team PLUM Team Renaissance Wildcats Team Troy TEAM UPS Team Weaver Team York The Armorettes The BeaHive The Boo Thangs The Cool Kids The Crew The Dream Team The Good Neighbors The Iconic House of Mizrahi The Karen Walkers The League of Extraordinary Queerness The Red Pump Project Theta Phi Sigma Christian Sorority Incorporated Together For Life/ Fulton County Department Turner Broadcasting Unidos Por Un Deseo Victory for the World Church Walgreens Walk It Out Walking WIldcats Wanna Party?!?! We Are Bold Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Insurance Services (WFIS) WestCare Warriors Working Together Walking Together WorldPay Gives You R Uniquely You Young Democrats of Georgia Stonewall Caucus Zeta Mu Alphas Zeta Phi Beta Lawrenceville GA Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Beta Iota Chapter Atlanta Rocks! Andretti Karting Ashbury Images Athleta Atlanta Braves Atlanta Sound & Lighting Ballooons & Events Over Atlanta Barcelona Bartaco Carrabba’s Italian Grill CBS Outdoor Charles Novitsky Interior Designs Classic Tents & Events Clowns of Atlanta Comfort Zone Portables Cooper Global Chauffeured Transportation Dan Lax Media Delta Air Lines Dominos Pizza Easy Ride Golf Carts of Georgia Gap Inc. Gayborhood Graphics In Atlanta Hilton Atlanta Hudson Grille ID Lubricants Infinity Yoga Atlanta JeJu Sauna Jimmy Johns Kay’s Signs Kilwins Kimberly-Clark Corporation Kind Snacks Kitchen Klingon Las Margarita's M. Weaver Photography McDonald's Medley Interpreters Mesmerize Marketing Mezcalitos Mizuno MMI Names Project Foundation OutFront Media Phidippides Protective Barrier Services Rentals Radio One Rentacrate Rick Twombley Fitness, LLC Russell Carter Artist Management Set Supplies Skyview Atlanta TacoMac The Coca-Cola Company Trader Joe's Trinity Highway Rentals Uber Whitten Management Services Willy’s Mexican Cantina WSB Television Zaxby’s Zoo Atlanta This list of registered participants have pledged to raise $1,000 or more for AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run this year, and are recognized as member of The Extra Mile Club for their dedication and commitment to caring for people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS in Atlanta. *Extra Mile Club Listing as of 10/14/2015* Zina Age Eduardo Andrade Erin Bakermans Steven Bales Charlie Ballard Lia Bascomb Chip Begley Edith Biggers Joel Black Jonathan Blount Shannon Bradley Terence Bryan Joaquin Casajuana Ted Castelanos Etta Cohen Stanley Coker John Collins Curtis Cotsonis Aaron Danna Gwen Davies Alan Dowell Gregory Dyer Sean Ellis Christopher Evans Andy Fordham Charlie Frew Bruce Garner Larry Goldstein Keely Herrick Collette Hopkins Jonathon Huber James Hughey Steven Igarashi Brian Isbell Matthew Kent Anna Kibler Janet Kibler Nancy Koughan Lance Lacy Rich Lacy Michael Martin John May Eric McCulley Corey McIntosh Melaniece McKnight Yolanda Meadows Kyle Monroe-Spencer Colm Mulcahy Troy Murray Claire Nicolas Kathleen Parker Matt Parkey Jeff Perkins Kristen Petillo Stephanie Phillips Craig Pigg Paul Plate Joe Porter Steven Powell Richy Pugh Mark Rinder Tissilli Rogers Jerry Rowe Lance Safford Jon Santos Jeremy Spake Michael Sureda Kathie Thodeson Jonathan Tucker Heather Wademan Mike Woodside Marion Wright