28th Annual AIDS WALK New York World's Largest HIV/AIDS Fundraising Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contacts:
Krishna Stone | GMHC | 646.280.5948

Brent Colby | AIDS Walk New York | 212.807.9255

WHAT:

More than 45,000 participants are expected to attend. The landmark event benefits GMHC and more than 40 other local AIDS service organizations that provide food, housing, medical care, and much more to people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as vital prevention work that reaches hundreds of thousands throughout the tri-state area.

Confirmed celebrity guests include: Megan Hilty (Smash), Bebe Neuwirth (Tony and Emmy Winner), Alex Newell (Glee), and Michael Urie (Buyer & Cellar, Ugly Betty).

Special musical performance by: Legendary Singer and Grammy Nominee Martha Wash, singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Political officials expected to attend include: United States Representative Carolyn B. Maloney; State Senators Brad Hoylman, Liz Krueger, Gustavo Rivera, and José M. Serrano; New York State Assembly members Richard N. Gottfried, Linda B. Rosenthal, and Luis Sepulveda; New York City Council Members Gale Brewer, Robert Jackson, Letitia James, Jessica Lappin, Rosie Mendez, Mark Weprin, and Jumaane Williams; and Robert Doar, Commissioner, New York City Human Resources Administration.

Marjorie J. Hill, PhD, CEO of GMHC, and Craig R. Miller, Founder/Producer of AIDS Walk New York, will address the crowd.

WHERE:

General Entrance to the event is on 59th and 5th Avenue.

Venue map: AIDS WALK Venue

All media, including satellite vans and trucks, please enter Central Park at 5th Avenue and 72nd Street and follow the East Drive north to the parking lot of Loeb Boathouse Central Park. Posted signs will direct you to the Media Check-In table, which will be located in the Boathouse parking lot. Parking is available near Media Check-In; however, you must call Krishna Stone (see number above) in advance to make any arrangements for parking or live feeds.

• Best availability for photos and interviews: Backstage immediately following Opening Ceremony
• Best aerial overhead shot: 10:15-10:45 a.m. over west side of Central Park adjacent to West 67th Street

MORE:

Walk registration and donation information: For information about participating in or making a contribution to AIDS Walk New York, please call 212.807.9255 (WALK) or visit aidswalk.net/newyork.

About GMHC: GMHC is a not-for-profit, volunteer-supported, and community-based organization committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. We provide prevention and care services to men, women, and families that are living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS in New York City. We advocate for scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit gmhc.org.

About AIDS Walk New York: Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised more than $128 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world. In 2012 alone, 45,000 participants, many of whom were members of more than 3,000 corporate and community teams, raised over $5.8 million for GMHC and 40 other tri-state area AIDS service organizations. For more information, please visit aidswalk.net/newyork.

About MZA Events: AIDS Walk New York was founded in 1986 by Craig R. Miller and his organization of activists, MZA Events. Miller is the AIDS Walk originator and has produced hundreds of public service campaigns and fundraising events, generating more than $368 million for major AIDS organizations throughout the country. For more information, please visit mzaevents.com/.