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GMHC fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.
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.

Why We Give: Joe Arena and Dr. Thomas D’Eletto
Joe Arena and his husband Dr. Thomas D’Eletto have supported GMHC for over 40 years – since just after the agency launched in 1982 as Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the world’s first HIV and AIDS service organization.