WALK, RUN, LAUGH

Sandra Bernhard shows will benefit AIDS Walk

Sandra Bernhard

By Collin Kelley INtown Editor

Comedian, actress and author e night of comedy is a preamble to the main event, the AIDS Walk & 5K Run on Oct. 19 in Piedmont Park. More than 10,000 will take part in the AIDS-related fundraiser, which will kick o with a speech by Bernhard, who will also lead this year’s walk.

Sandra Bernhard returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2008 for a one-night-only event at W Atlanta Midtown’s top floor space, Altitude, on Oct. 18 to benefit the AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run.

Bernhard will perform two shows at 7:30 and 10 p.m., but there are only tickets for 250 people at each show. Tickets are $98.80 and available at sandrainatlanta.com.

Organizers hope to raise $1.1 million to provide critical funds for organizations in the metro-Atlanta area that provide imperative programs for those infected or a ected with HIV/AIDS.

For more information or to donate, visit aidswalkatlanta.com or call (404) 876-9255.