AIDS Walk 2007

For the second year, I participated in HIV Edmonton's AIDS Walk. Last year, between Dustin and I, we managed to raise $1000. This year, because Dustin was working, I decided to go it alone. Thanks to the very generous sponsorships and pledges of family, friends, and co-workers, I personally managed to raise $1244.00 for this very worthwhile cause. I was also encouraged by the turnout (even though the weather wasn't as nice) which surpassed last year's attendance. And ... it appeared that, indeed, there was greater representation from the local gay community which I felt was sadly absent in 2006. Don't get me wrong, although it was better there is still a lot of room for improvement. I was very gratified to see that Starbucks (the company I work for when not doing photography) was also heavily involved in the event from a team that walked, to the District Manager, my Store Manager, and several of my co-workers. It is a good and conscientious company and I'm proud of them.

Needless to say, I'll be at it all again next year.

Special thanx are in order for the following who helped me surpass my $1000 goal:
Jennifer Katz
James Hood
Val Brandt
Douglas Wasserman
Daryn Grassick
Bryen & Donna at The Roost
Shelley Chebry
Amanda Clements-Harvey
Matt Hall
David Low
Jessica Cross
Stephanie Hample
Jenny Ling
Cijay Morgan
David Billingsley
Wayne Chow
Cody Michie
Annie Haugen
John Hewett Hallum
Barb Lopeter
Ryan Mayer
Linda Jackson
Bradley Seewalt-Boman
Katie & Cynthia Cheung
Toan Huynh
Frank & Mary Jackson
Shane Bodie
Jon Reardon
Chantelle Lee
Jordan Dannish
Chris Garvey
Matt Chegus
Kevin Hay