The 35th annual AIDS Walk & Run in Boston, which had been scheduled for June 7, has been postponed until the fall due to concerns over social distancing and COVID-19. To determine the actual date, organizers are “monitoring the situation and will follow the CDC’s and Mass Health’s guidelines for public events.”
The event, which brings together thousands of walkers and runners, is one of the largest fundraisers for AIDS Action’s essential programs and services. AIDS Action is New England’s largest provider of services to people living with HIV/AIDS and populations at risk of infection.
According to their announcement:
In light of the emergent developments concerning COVID-19, we will not be able to hold this year’s AIDS Walk & Run Boston as scheduled on Sunday June 7 at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Our primary consideration when determining how to proceed will be informed by the guidance of the Center of Disease Control and Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the resumption of large community events. AIDS Action continues to serve clients through innovative programs during COVID. Fundraising efforts are more vital than ever! Join us virtually in the coming months to bond with your community, remember those we have lost, and look forward to a healthier future for all.
Check AIDS Action’s Walk & Run update page for the new date when it will be announced and more info. And to learn more about the event—and to register as a walker or runner—go to https://walk.aac.org/walkrun2020.
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