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Walk Like An Icon: AIDS Walk New York Returns to Central Park on May 17
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 April 21, 2026 — On Sunday, May 17, GMHC — the world’s first HIV and AIDS service organization — will host one of New York
Walk Like an Icon with Maureen McNamara
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.

How the Salty Bitches Became AIDS Walk New York Royalty
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.

Candy Samples Spurs the CandyWrappers to Use Their Powers for Good
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.