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Walk to benefit local AIDS charities

Cougar News Services 

Houston citizens will be hitting the streets Sunday for a 5K walk to raise funds for HIV/AIDS research as part of AIDS Walk Houston in Sam Houston Park in downtown.

The event is being sponsored by Chevron and promoters hope to raise $1 million benefiting the AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. and Houston-area HIV/AIDS service organization.

"In Houston, the HIV/AIDS epidemic has reached alarming rates; it is estimated one in 90 Houstonians is HIV-positive and every eight hours someone new contracts the virus," AFH Chief Executive Officer Kelly McCann said in a release. Check-in for the event begins at 8 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.

Donations can be made to the event online at www.aidswalkhouston.com. The recommended minimum donation is $25.

Parking at the event is courtesy of Brookfield Properties and Central Parking on a first come, first served basis.
 

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