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AIDS Walk May Draw 15,000, Raise $1 Million

Los Angeles Times - Sunday, June 3, 2001
From Times Staff Reports


Thousands of people are expected to participate in a benefit walk today to raise money to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS.

Organizers said AIDS Walk Orange County is expected to attract 15,000 people and raise $1 million.

The walk will begin at the UC Irvine Chancellor's Rose Garden, near Campus and West Peltason drives.

Last year, 15,000 walkers raised $884,000. Participants can take either a 5K or 10K route. Ceremonies begin at 8:45 a.m., and the walk begins at 9:30.
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