“A lot of what I do is storytelling so that people better understand our work and the HIV and AIDS epidemic,” says Krishna Stone, GMHC’s Community Relations Director. “Sometimes these moments happen serendipitously and sometimes it’s me out doing the work. I love to network!”
On Sunday, May 17, thousands of inspired walkers — including children and fur babies — united in Central Park to mark GMHC’s 41st AIDS Walk New York, where more than $1.7 million was raised.
Excited for the event! Here’s what to expect.
GMHC and presenting sponsor ViiV Healthcare expect more than 10,000 walkers for the 41st annual celebration The Grand Marshal tradition returns after a multi-year hiatus
She has strutted her stuff for the cause in every single AIDS Walk New York since 1986 and has the eye-catching swag to prove it.
The Salty Bitches have reigned as one of AIDS Walk New York’s top fundraising teams for over 20 years, thanks to the invincible leadership of HRH Marguerite d’Anjou, Queen of All England – and her alter ego, Michael Shattner.
One of AIDS Walk New York’s perennially popular Gold Teams, the CandyWrappers, are using their powers for good for the 15th year, led by New York’s sweetest, sassiest drag queen, Candy Samples, and her co-conspirator, Jesse Pasackow.
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