AIDS Bicycle Challenge Kick-Off Party June 12th - July 8, 2010

The 2010 AIDS Bicycle Challenge Kick-Off Party is coming up on Monday, July 12th, 6 to 8 pm at Family Bicycles, located at 7140 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO. Join us for a preview of the 2010 ABC, free beer, food and remarks by the 2010 ABC Honorary Chair, State Senator Jolie Justus. More information here!

Party With a Purpose this weekend - June 16, 2010

Don't miss out on the sixth annual Party With a Purpose on Holmes Street this Saturday, June 19th, 4 to 8 pm. Live music, Renaissance Festival entertainers, great food, adult snow cones and beverages, children's activities, home tours and more are in store at this fun, family friendly event. Check out the event website for more details!

AIDS WALK Pictures now available on Facebook! - May 19, 2010

Pictures from this year's AIDS WALK are now available on Facebook! Click here to check out this year's pics!

Thank You Kansas City! - May 11, 2010

Thank you Kansas City! Because of your support, AIDS WALK 2010 has raised over $470,000 and counting! That's $35,000 more than last year! Thank you!

Please check back to the AIDS WALK website after June 30th for a final tally of funds raised!

Tom Goss to perform at AIDS WALK - April 19, 2010

Nationally known recording artist Tom Goss will perform during the Welcoming Ceremonies at AIDS WALK this coming Saturday, April 24th. Check out Tom's work here!

Actors & Artists Against AIDS story on KCUR 89.3 FM - March 31, 2010

Please check out Steve Walker's story that was on KCUR's Morning Edition this morning. It's a great piece on the history of Actors and Artists Against AIDS and the hilarious play that opens tomorrow night, Pride and Joy.

Why I Walk: For My Son - February 23, 2010

Walking for his 4th consecutive year, Michael Dungan shares his story of why he walks... For his son, for his friend, for all those with loved ones with AIDS.

Why I Walk: For my Uncle - January 28, 2010

On April 24th, 2010, my family and I will walk in honor of our late Son, Brother and Uncle Joseph Kent Fanoele. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1987 and finally lost his battle with AIDS in 1996. My Uncle Kent was...

Why I Walk: For my Brother - January 27, 2010

I walk for my brother who died January 29th, 1992...it's the time when I feel like he's right there with me! I love you Chuckie. Michelle Lunceford O'Neal

Why I Walk: For Love - January 26, 2010

Two years ago Native Americans walked from California to DC to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the "Longest Walk" to create awareness concerning Native American issues. When they stopped in the Kansas City area, I was priviliged to talk to several of the walkers. One woman, a member of the Maori of New Zealand, made the statement "Sometimes the walking is the only thing that makes sense". Many indigenous cultures teach that when we walk, the vibrations...

AIDS WALK Kick-Off Celebration - January 5, 2010

Come one come all!

Be sure to join us for the 22nd annual AIDS WALK Kick-Off Celebration on Thursday, January 28th, 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Flo's Cabaret, 1911 Main, KC, MO! Be the first to see the new 2010 AIDS WALK Campaign and Video and meet our 2010 Co-Chairs, Sponsors and Steering Committee!

We hope to see you on the 28th!

Thank You Kansas City! - April 26, 2009

Thank you Kansas City for making AIDS WALK 2009 a huge success! We are thrilled to announce that nearly 4,000 Walkers, Sponsors and Donors raised over $432,000! What an incredible show of compassion and generosity. On behalf of those living with HIV/AIDS in our hometown as well as those organizations that serve these heroes, "Thank You"!

AIDS WALK and Team Jerryz Kidz to hold raffle! - April 20, 2009

AIDS WALK Kansas City and Team Jerryz Kidz are co-hosting a raffle on Walk day in memory or our dear friend Jerry Cahill. Items in the raffle include a 26" Plasma TV ; a weekend on the Plaza at the Hampton Inn with dinner ; and a MP3 Player with a year of NAPSTER TO GO!

AIDS WALK goes to India! - April 12, 2009

Team AKKA USA Captain Erin Goodyear is set to walk on April 25th with a group of friends in India to raise awareness adn fight the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Erin will document her travels with photographs and video segments at aidswalkkc.blogspot.com.

Fundraising Summit a Success! - March 19, 2009

The third annual fundraising summit was a huge success! Over 30 AIDS WALK Team Captains, Team Members and Individual Walkers attended the Summit on March 18th to learn fun, creative and effective fundraising techniques and ideas on how they can increase their overal fundraising efforts for AIDS WALK 2009. Special thanks to Nancy Harrington, Dr. Bob Buchanan and Ryan Gove for sharing their knowledge and personal experiences with the group!

Please check out the Resource page for the Fundraising Summit Presentation Notes and for your personal Fundraising Plan!

AIDS WALK Open sees double in 2009! - February 16, 2009

The 2009 AIDS WALK Open Committee is thrilled to announce that a SECOND route has been added! Participants now have a choice of route--a Midtown Route and a Downtown Route.