Annual AIDS Walk Philly raises $200K in 37th year for local fight against HIV
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- More than 1,000 people gathered Sunday morning to raise money for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia.
The 37th Annual AIDS Walk Philly kicked off at the Art Museum steps at around 8:30 a.m. The fundraiser has helped raise more than $18 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year alone they raised more than $200,000.
The money goes to an emergency fund for the more than 27,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in the greater Philadelphia area.
Executive Director Robb Reichard kicks off AIDS Walk 2023 live from the Philadelphia Museum of Art! Special thanks to our incredible sponsors that make today possible - ViiV Healthcare, #medidose, Gilead Sciences, Univest Financial, CVS Pharmacy, #ccnpharmacy & IQVIA.
Posted by AIDS Walk Philly on Sunday, October 15, 2023
Robb Reichard, executive director of AIDS Fund said with the money raised, they're able to provide life-saving services for those fighting the deadly disease.
"So we're there to help people when a financial crisis could turn into a health crisis," Reichard said. "We help them with back-rent or utilities, or a medical issue that might not be covered by insurance -- a walker, a cane a hearing aid, critical for people to live a long and healthy life with the treatments
The route normally starts at the Art Museum and then moves onto MLK Jr. Drive, but there was a change of plans this year. MLK Jr. Drive is temporarily closed, so the 5k headed in the opposite direction towards the Girard Bridge via Kelly Drive.