California State University, Northridge

July 29, 1996

Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler or Stacy Peterson,
(818) 677-2130
speterson@exec.csun.edu

Get those walking shoes out and grab a friend - because you're invited to join Cal State Northridge in the 12th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles on Sunday, September 29.

The university is inviting the community to join its students, faculty and staff on the 10K walk through Hollywood. The event benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), Southern California's most comprehensive AIDS Service, education and advocacy organization.

Last year, more than 23,000 people, including more than 200 from CSUN, raised over $3.2 million for APLA. Proceeds from the AIDS Walk will be used to continue providing basic, life-sustaining services to more than 5,500 L.A. county men women and children, living with HIV and AIDS. Founded in 1982, the APLA also works to reduce the incidence of HIV through risk-reduction education and training programs.

Celebrities, community leaders and elected officials will be at the event to cheer on the crowd, serve refreshments and walk alongside the men, women and children who participate in the event.

Past participants include Jaime Lee Curtis, Sandra Bullock, Mayor Richard Riordan, Senator Barbara Boxer and Secretary of Health and Human Service Donna Shalala.

The CSUN Team will meet on campus at about 7:30 a.m. on September 29 for a free continental breakfast before buses take the walkers to Paramount studios in time for the 9 a.m. start of the walk.

There is no fee to participate, but pre-registration is required. For more information and registration forms, contact Amy Reichbach, team leader, at (818) 677-3683.