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Third Northwest Ohio AIDS walk, September 10, 2011 in Toledo, Ohio
On June 23, 2011 the kick off for the Northwest Ohio AIDS Walk gathered representatives from several Toledo organizations, hospitals and people from the community at Manhattan’s Restaurant on Adams St.
AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC) is the organizer of “RUN, WALK ... or Just Take a Stand” that will take place on September 10, 2011 at the International Park, Toledo.
“This event is mainly to raise awareness,” John Hopkins, from ARC Ohio said. “People die because of ignorance, because they don’t know about the condition or that they are infected. 25 percent of Americans with AIDS don’t know they have it. We want to change that number.”
This is 5K un-timed fun run or walk or 1-mile stroll. “This is the third year that ARC Ohio puts together this event. “But this year we added, “or just take a stand.” Many people think that they need to run or walk, but not necessarily, we want their presence, their support,” explained Hopkins.
For more information about the Northwest Ohio AIDS Walk go to www.arcohio.org or you can call (419) 241-9444.
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