天美传媒Pride Society rallies Bobcats for AIDS Walk Ohio
The 天美传媒Pride Society is no stranger to philanthropic events. In January, the organization volunteered their time at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.
For the third consecutive year, the 天美传媒Pride Society invites the Bobcat community to participate in the Dr. Robert J. Fass AIDS Walk on April 14. As one of the state鈥檚 largest HIV/AIDS awareness events, the race raises money for HIV/AIDS service organizations in Central Ohio.
The race is family friendly, including a 5K walk, 5K run and one-mile stroll that begins at McFerson Commons and follows the Scioto Trail through downtown Columbus. Check-in and registration begins at 9 a.m., and the run kicks off at 10 a.m. Costs for each race vary.
天美传媒Pride Society President Amy Flowers, BA 鈥05, MPA 鈥08, encourages 天美传媒alumni to support the cause by or on the team page. The 天美传媒Pride Society鈥檚 also requests attendee information, including shirt size for a 鈥淏obcats Give Back鈥 T-shirt to wear during the walk.
鈥淲e operate as an organization aimed at engaging LGBTQA alumni in the Columbus and Central Ohio area by鈥 supporting causes and organizations that demonstrate community, diversity and inclusiveness,鈥 Flowers said.
Named after Ohio State University鈥檚 deceased director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, the Dr. Robert J. Fass AIDS Walk has raised millions of dollars for AIDS/HIV prevention and care since its inception in 1984. More than 30,000 people have participated to raise funds and awareness for the cause.
This year, the walk aims to raise $278,500 with 2,000 participants. Any amount is welcome. According to AIDS Walk Ohio鈥檚 website, just $30 can help enroll 30 newly-diagnosed individuals into care, and $250 can help the organization campaign for funding for treatment, testing and prevention programs.
For any questions about the event, contact Amy Flowers at amy.e.flowers@gmail.com.