Around the country, ONE members are getting involved in their local AIDS Walks.

I have attended my local AIDS Walk since 1995 and have always been inspired to see so many people coming together to support those living with HIV/AIDS and in memory for those we have lost.

As well as showing support for your local HIV/AIDS organizations – by wearing ONE shirts, telling other walk attendees about ONE and by signing up new members with ONE Declaration sheets – these walks are also opportunities to increase the visibility of ONE in your community.

Last year, DC ONE formed a team of 14 volunteers for the Washington AIDS Walk. This year’s DC walk is on October 7 and Yvette Castro, a DC ONE volunteer, is returning as the team’s captain. She said: “Last year’s walk was so much fun. We got to meet other local ONE volunteers and the walk led to lots of new opportunities and events for ONE volunteer.”

If you live in the DC area you can join by going to: www.aidswalkwashington.org and registering for the “DC ONE Campaign” team.

If you are not in DC, check to see if your community is hosting an AIDS Walk. In many cities, you can join a team that ONE volunteers have already formed. If your city doesn’t have a ONE team yet, consider hosting one and inviting your family and friends to join you.

[Pictured above: The 2005 DC ONE Campaign AIDS Walk team.]