Walk for Life Raises over $73,000 for AIDS Support Network

Pictured above: Verdin Marketing Ink 's team the "INKBlots". The INKBlots raised over $1,300 with their participation in the walk. Pictured left to right is the INKBlots: Tara, Susan, AJ, Mary, Alden, Michelle, and Carissa.

Nearly 300 walkers showed up despite the threat of rain for the 17th annual AIDS Support Network’s (ASN) Walk for Life on Saturday November 1st. Neither rain nor economic downturn could stop supporters from raising over $73,000 to help those living with HIV and AIDS receive the services they need.
“I’ve had to revise the numbers three times in the last hour,” said ASN’s Executive Director, Edie Kahn. “People keep coming upstairs with more money!”
ASN staff were especially surprised and thankful for the strong Cal Poly presence, especially from the residence halls, fraternities, and sororities on this year’s Walk. One particular fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, stepped up to do some of the hardest work, such as set-up, barbecue, and tear-down. “They were phenomenal!” said Kahn.
Acting as walk monitors and providing street direction were members of the Grizzly Academy, who have been the agency’s “go-to” group for this service every year. “They are always just great!” Kahn said.
Adoptable dogs supplied by Woods Humane Society accompanied many of the walkers; music from KYNS radio kept everyone moving and motivated; and a delicious barbecue lunch followed the three-mile walk that looped through downtown.
“I figured we’d be way down this year,” said Kahn. “But I am so excited. What great community support!”