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EVENT INFO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE 11am - 6pm 11am: Registration Opens 12pm: Beer Garden + Entertainment Begins 1:30pm: Opening Ceremony 2pm: Walk Starts 3pm: The Red Party
For more info: aidswalktoronto.ca
HIV INFO HIV IN CANADA
The number of people who are living with HIV in Canada is increasing. An estimated 73,000 people were living with HIV at the end of 2011. This represents an increase of 11% (7,300) since 2008. One quarter of people living with HIV in Canada are unaware that they have HIV. Almost 25,000 people living with HIV have died since the beginning of the epidemic.*
HIV IN TORONTO
Over 20,000 people have tested positive for HIV in Toronto since HIV began in 1985. 497 Torontonians were diagnosed as HIV-positive in 2012. IMPACT OF THE AIDS WALK Every dollar makes a difference. Your contribution will help ACT support people living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS in our community. *The epidemiology of HIV in Canada, CATIE
ACT INFO 2012-2013 Stats
9,200
individuals visited ACT’s Service Access Centre
349,324
condoms distributed
396
counselling service users (includes bathhouse counselling)
254
people accessed employment services
FEEDBACK FROM COUNSELLING SERVICE USER
“The counsellor was extremely helpful and kind. I was able to identify and understand my own emotions and consequent actions in an encouraging light and it really helped me better understand not only where I was coming from but also what I might... work towards and how to get myself there. Thank you so much for this extremely helpful service geared towards mental health.”
For more info: actoronto.org
STEPS TO WALK STEP 1: REGISTER
Go to aidswalktoronto.ca. This can be done as an individual, team, community partner, or employee.
STEP 2: SET A GOAL!
Challenge yourself. Can you raise more than last year? If this is your first year, set a goal that will take some work, but that you are confident your colleagues, friends and family will help you achieve.
STEP 3: FUNDRAISE!
After you register, you will have access to pledge sheets and a personal online pledge page you can share on social media or email to your networks. Make sure to provide that to the people you are asking for a donation from.
TAKE THE LEAD! BE A TEAM CAPTAIN!
Being a Team Captain is a great way to support ACT! As a Team Captain, you can rally your friends, family and co-workers to come together to raise funds and awareness for an important cause!
TEAM SPOTLIGHT TEAM NAME: M·A·C Cosmetics Total funds raised 1998-2013: $366,010
How long has your team been Walking? We’ve been walking since 1998! M·A·C Cosmetics matches every dollar you raise. How does the matching gift program impact the way that your team fundraises? M·A·C employees are not only committed to raising money for the M·A·C AIDS Fund through the sale of Viva Glam, they also are heavily involved with fundraising for HIV/ AIDS organizations in their local communities through AIDS Walks. The M·A·C AIDS Fund is pleased and proud to be able to match funds, dollar for dollar, raised by M·A·C employees
who participate in AIDS Walks in the U.S. and Canada. This collective approach and support encourages and emphasizes that M·A·C is not simply a brand with employees, but a FAMILY! What fundraising tips would you like to give to other teams? Be creative, think outside the box, and don’t wait until right before the walk to start! We fundraise different ways all year long, from used book or bake sales, to draws or raffles. We have fun, raise awareness, and raise money all at the same time!
FUNDRAISING TIPS Ask all the people you know.
NEED COOL EVENT IDEAS? Bake Sale, Summer Party, BBQ, Car Wash, Poker Night, Dancea-Thons, Sports-Theme Events, Dinner Events, Jeans/Casual Day at your Work, Yard Sale‌
Start early and build momentum. Be creative and be original. You can host a themed event or party! Use social media and keep it personal. Personal messages are always the most successful! Be enthusiastic and confident and able to share information about ACT and HIV/AIDS in your community. Invite a member of the ACT fundraising department to come and give a presentation about the AIDS Walk, and the work ACT does for our community! Check out aidswalktoronto.ca to see a list of companies that match gifts!
GET INVOLVED VOLUNTEER walkvolunteer@actoronto.org DONATE A PRIZE/PRODUCT OR OTHER COOL STUFF: Kat Biondi, Senior Coordinator, Special Events kbiondi@actoronto.org SPONSORSHIP Daniel Knox, Director of Development dknox@actoronto.org Leigh Naturkach, Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations lnaturkach@actoronto.org MEDIA Kyle Greenwood, Manager of Communications kgreenwood@actoronto.org
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This year’s event will start and finish at Yonge-Dundas Square! We plan to once again include a moment for reflection at the AIDS Memorial located within the recently renovated Barbara Hall Park on Church Street (formerly Cawthra Square Park).
#AIDSWALKTO For more info: aidswalktoronto.ca