HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk on May 15

from Erie County HIV Task Force

The Erie County HIV Task Force invites everyone to participate in the 6th Annual HIV / AIDS Awareness Walk on Monday, May 15. We will meet at the stage in West Perry Square, 575 State Street, Erie PA at 5 PM. We will walk around North and South Park Row circling Perry Square and everyone is encouraged to wear red to help raise HIV awareness. PA Thrive Partnership is providing on-site HIV testing. All ages are welcome and the event is child and pet friendly. (Please be prepared to clean up after your own pets.) People participating as organizations are welcome to represent their group/organization. If you don’t wish to walk the entire route, you are welcome to join us at any point along the sidewalk around Perry Square.

The ECHTF is a collaboration of local organizations and individuals dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS along with preventing the spread of HIV. In 2021, significant increases have been reported in HIV / AIDS and STI cases overall. Communicable diseases including HIV/STIs are preventable with education and access to medications, prophylactics, and services. Today medications and programs are available to not only prevent HIV transmission, but allow individuals to live full productive lives. For more information, please visit echiv.org for additional information including the county map of testing locations, clinic services. Free condoms can be mailed to you, place an order online at condoms.echiv.org, or visit our Erie County HIV & STI testing map for locations to test/treat plus free condoms at echiv.org/map or call 814-451-6786 for information. To learn more about the HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk activities or submit questions/comments, contact us at 814-315-3375 or admin@echiv.org.