The incomparable Elton John graciously agreed to support Louisville AIDS Walk by recording the public service announcement below. We are so honored and grateful to have this support from Elton. In addition to being one of the most celebrated and accomplished entertainers in the world, Elton is also one of world's foremost HIV/AIDS philanthropists. Special thanks to our friend Tim for arranging for this recording.
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Sir Elton John joins fellow celeberties, Lily Tomlin and Margaret Cho who in previous years, also were kind enough to record a psa for Louisville AIDS Walk. We are humbled to have such support. We hope their voice helps to encourage more involvement in the local fight against AIDS.
Our 2007 Walk YouTube Video:
www.louisvilleaidswalk.org
Since 1993, the Louisville AIDS Walk has supported programs serving thousands of people in this community. Those funds have improved the quality of life for individuals affected by the HIV virus. The Walk is made possible each year by the efforts of hundreds of volunteers under the oversight of the AIDS Services Center Coalition, a local, not-for-profit organization dedicated to AIDS services and education.
The proceeds from each year's Walk are allocated to a diverse group of organizations based on their requests for funding for vital, direct, hands on services administered by their agencies like medical care, food, housing, counseling, transportation to and from appointments, case management, legal assistance, support groups, emergency financial assistance and educational workshops for local people who are struggling with HIV.
Supporting the Louisville AIDS Walk ensures that local HIV/AIDS services remain available to people living with the HIV virus. Since it's founding in 1993, Louisville AIDS Walk has had an overall averaged expense rate of only 11%. Last year we cut the event production budget and mounted an all-volunteer effort to ensure that even more money goes to direct client services. We are a 501(c)3 Public Charity so all donations are tax deductible. Our organization, officially AIDS Services Center Coalition doing business as Louisville AIDS Walk, was recently reviewed by the Better Business Bureau's Charity Review Service. We are proud to report that the BBB has determined that we meet all 20 of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability. You can find us on GuideStar where we are have been verified by their "Charity Check" program.
Louisville AIDS Walk Mission Statement: "To Raise Awareness and Funds for local HIV/AIDS Service Organizations through education, marketing and promotional activities and through participation of walkers and volunteers in a safe, fun, educational event."