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To commemorate the 2012 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio and to honor its organizers, supporters, volunteers, and participants.
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WHEREAS, the 2012 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio is the largest HIV/AIDS awareness event in the Franklin County area; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the walk is to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations through education and promotional activities leading up to the walk and through the participation of walkers and volunteers in a community-oriented event; and
WHEREAS, the goal for this year's walk is 2,000 walkers/runners and $200,000 in funds for HIV/AIDS services; and
WHEREAS, funds raised at the walk help participating AIDS service organizations - including AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Camp Sunrise, the Columbus Urban League, the Delaware County AIDS Task Force, Montaña de Luz, the Nationwide Children's Hospital FACES Program, the Union County AIDS Task Force, and the Ohio AIDS Coalition - provide education, prevention, testing services, housing, medication assistance, supplies, and other services to care for people living with HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio will be held at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, October 6th, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the walk/run stepping off at 10:30 a.m.; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby commemorates the 2012 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk Central Ohio and expresses our appreciation for its organizers, supporters, volunteers, and participants.