Every year since 1986 our community has gathered on the first Sunday in June for AIDS Walk Boston, an annual grassroots community event benefiting AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, New England’s largest and oldest AIDS service organization.

For twenty-five years, thousands of dedicated participants have raised millions of dollars for AIDS Action’s innovative programs and services that are essential to maintaining the health of individuals living with the disease and preventing the spread of the epidemic. Just as important, the Walk also raises our awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has on individuals, families and the community at-large, reminding us all that we must work together to stop the spread of HIV.

It is in the spirit of hope and perseverance that we acknowledge our achievements as a community and celebrate as we commemorate the 26th AIDS Walk Boston on Sunday, June 5, 2011.

By walking this year you WILL make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS.