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A Soaring Star Walker of the Week! Jonathan Doss, a Team Member of Delta Air Lines, is the FIRST Star Walker™ from the exceptional AIDS Walk New York Gold Team and sponsor. This is Doss’ third AIDS Walk. “As an Atlanta resident, it provided a perfect excuse... More ShareThis May 16, 2013
Overcoming obstacles with every step An employee of GMHC since 2011, Thomas Haynes is walking on the GMHC – Facilities – IS AIDS Walk team. This year will be his third time at the Walk but, having recently undergone surgery due to diabetes-related complications... More ShareThis May 15, 2013
First-time walker stunned by generous support First-time walker Denise Cuevas is an incredible addition to the AIDS Walk New York family. As a Star WalkerTM, Green Walker, and Team Leader, Denise is whole-heartedly embracing her first AIDS Walk experience! Denise... More ShareThis May 13, 2013
GMHC Board Member goes Platinum! Craig de Thomas has already raised nearly $10,000 for AIDS Walk New York 2013, which has him on his way to becoming one of our first Platinum Star Walkers! Craig, a dedicated Board Member of GMHC, hosts an annual... More ShareThis May 7, 2013
Walkers of the Week: Denise and Bethany from the 40 for 40 Team What’s in a team name? For Denise Krenski and Bethany Jankunis, a couple and co-Team Leaders for the 40 for 40 AIDS Walk New York Team, their team name is not just catchy, but also represents their motivations for... More ShareThis May 2, 2013
Leading with Compassion “We all help the cause in whatever way we feel comfortable. But a few years ago I felt it was time for me to do more, and step up and lead.” – John WeberJohn Weber leads the AIDS Walk team for the Church of Saint... More ShareThis May 1, 2013
Cheree Mason with Team Shatown While Cheree Mason is a relatively new Team Leader and participant in AIDS Walk New York, she has set an ambitious fundraising goal for Team Shatown this year. Shatown Entertainment, Inc. is an independent record... More ShareThis May 1, 2013
Anna Novogratz – Leading the path to an AIDS-free Generation When she was a sophomore at Poly Prep Country Day School, Anna Novogratz joined the school’s AIDS Awareness club. As she learned about the history of the AIDS epidemic in New York through guest speakers and films, her... More ShareThis Apr 29, 2013
Kira Prentice: AIDS Walk Intern and Fundraiser Extraordinaire Star Walkers™ come from all backgrounds, but have one thing in common: a fiery dedication to fundraising for AIDS Walk New York. Nestled in a cubicle toward the back of the offices of GMHC is one of those stars, Kira... More ShareThis Apr 24, 2013
Tiny Walker of the Week: Grayson Forth-Sinclair Grayson Forth-Sinclair has been involved in AIDS Walk New York for his entire life and has raised nearly $5,000 on his own, all without being able to tie his own shoes. Grayson, almost 3 years old, is our first Tiny Walker... More ShareThis Apr 4, 2013