Health Department statistics indicate over 350 people live with AIDS in South Dakota with 35 new cases last year. While several programs help AIDS patients with medical expenses and other necessities, there are still unmet needs. Health issues related to AIDS affects the ability to work and to provide for oneself.
The Center West and The Center in Sioux Falls maintain a fund to assist with emergency expenses. To raise money for that fund The Center West is sponsoring the First Annual Black Hills Aids Walk September 29th starting at the Memorial Park Band Shell. Registration begins at 12 noon with music and snacks. A short program follows at 1:15. The Walk starts at 1:30. More information can be found at: http://aidswalkbh.blogspot.com/
Individuals and businesses can get involved by becoming walkers, sponsors, contributors and/or volunteers. They can sign up at the above web site.
The Center West is committed to HIV and Aids prevention by providing education, prevention and testing services to groups, events and institutions and providing support services to those living with AIDS.
We’re asking all compassionate people in the Black Hills to get involved and help us prevent and alleviate the pain and suffering of this disease.
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