AEGiS-PRn: BellSouth Mobility, a Grand Sponsor of AIDS Walk Atlanta, Wants You to Walk; Lace Up Your Shoes and Walk For Life

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BellSouth Mobility, a Grand Sponsor of AIDS Walk Atlanta, Wants You to Walk; Lace Up Your Shoes and Walk For Life

PRNewswire - October 13, 1999

ATLANTA, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 15,000 people in metro Atlanta are currently living with AIDS, and 11,347 Georgia area residents have died because of the disease since 1981. On Sunday, October 17th, thousands of Atlantans will gather at Piedmont Park to take part in the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta. Proceeds from the walk assist AID Atlanta, Inc. and fourteen other AIDS support organizations.

BellSouth Mobility, a Grand Sponsor of AIDS Walk Atlanta, invites you to participate in the event to raise money to help those suffering with AIDS and to assist in research toward finding a cure. The 6.2 mile walk begins at 2 p.m. and winds through midtown Atlanta. The walk ends in Piedmont Park, where there will be entertainment.

"We are proud to be a Grand Sponsor of AIDS Walk Atlanta and we fully support the work of AIDS organizations in their outreach efforts to people living with HIV and AIDS in our community," said Glen Estoll, Regional Vice President for BellSouth Mobility. "BellSouth Mobility wholeheartedly believes that by supporting AIDS Walk Atlanta, we can make a difference in the lives of the many people in Atlanta affected by this disease."

For two years now, BellSouth Mobility has been a Grand Sponsor of the walk. Last year, the BellSouth team of walkers alone generated $32,887. The team hopes to top that on Sunday.

This year, nearly 20,000 walkers are expected to participate. If you are unable to walk, you can support local AIDS organizations by sponsoring a walker. For more information on how to get involved, call AIDS Walk Atlanta at 404-876-WALK.

BellSouth Cellular Corp. companies, BellSouth Mobility (BMI) and American Cellular Communications Corporation (ACC), provide wireless communications services to customers in 12 states. BMI operates with its partners in eight southeastern states. ACC markets operate under a variety of names in California, Texas and Virginia and as Cellular One in Indiana. Visit them on the Web at http://www.bellsouthmobility.com .
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