Come join the Presbyterians Fighting AIDS! We will join a group from several Presbyterian churches on July 17th for a 6-mile walk raising funds for local and international organizations that fight AIDS and provide care for those who suffer from it. We will meet at MPC to carpool over to the city (contact Talitha for more information).
Why do you walk? A few people answered this question in celebration on Pride Sunday (June 26th). One person shared the names and stories of her friends who had died of AIDS – some who died in the years before anyone knew what the disease was. Some of us know people who live with the virus, thriving thanks to new medicines, but still struggling in many other ways. One person shared a picture of a young boy who has been HIV+ since birth. We also heard from one person who doesn’t have personal connections to the cause – but who has committed to the walk for many years. He believes that it is very important for us to represent the Presbyterian church at this event. Perhaps especially this year, while the conservative side of the PC(USA) tries to reclaim the word “Presbyterian” for close-minded and exclusive causes, it is important for us to be out there expressing our love, our concern, and our commitment to work for healing and wholeness.
If none of these have convinced you, consider – we also walk because it is FUN, an inspiring, festive, and joyful day. Join us!
Register online: http://www.aidswalk.net/sanfran/takeaction/register.html and use the group “Presbyterians Fighting AIDS.”