AIDS Candlelight Vigil NYC

FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2009 8:00 PM WE START! THIS EVENT IS FREE RAIN OR SHINE!

PHOTOS TAKEN 20TH CANDLELIGHT VIGIL NYC	LENNY WALLER'S SPEECH 6.24.05	JUNE 24, 2005 GREENWICH VILLAGE NYC.

Aids Candlelight Vigil NYC is a memorial to all the people who died of HIV/AIDS, to show support for survivors in addition to support for those now afflicted with HIV/AIDS. This event is a nondenominational event. There is no discrimination of color, race and/or sexual preference. Aids Candlelight Vigil NYC is not associated with any political, religious, or city, state or federal agency. It is just a group of loving, caring individuals with a common cause, to REMEMBER, and to SHOW SUPPORT. Everyone is welcome! SHOW THE WORLD AND NYC THAT HIV/AIDS HAS A FACE AND A NAME AND EVERYONE IS AFFECTED!

Aids Candlelight Vigil NYC provides candles free of charge. The procession starts at Sheridan Square Park and proceeds down Christopher Street. . a banner and the wreath is carried down Christopher Street. Supporters of those struggling with HIV/AIDS, and friends, family members and loved ones of those who have passed from AIDS carry light candles in a quiet march to the waterfront. At the end of Christopher Street at the Hudson River waterfront a wreath is tossed into the waters in memory of those who have passed of AIDS.

AIDS CANDLELIGHT VIGIL NYC has no funding or financial support from any corporate, private, or public organization. We are just individuals who get together to provide an outlet and a voice for YOU. A place that you can remember someone in your life that has passed away or to show support to anyone who needs it that is now dealing with this horrific disease. Monies for candles, web site maintaince, flowers, flyers, programs, registration for a vechicle in the Gay Pride Parade and rental of a truck to be in the Gay Pride Parade comes out of our pockets. If you would like to donate a service, or make a cash donation, please contact Gail at geee2252@aol.com , Lenny at smdad@optonline.net or Ray raybly11235@yahoo.com . Any help is greatly appreciated.

History of Mother's March Agaist Aids NYC

Established in 1985, Mother's March Against AIDS Annual Candlelight Memorial Vigil became part of New York's Gay Pride activities . Originally sponsored by The Christopher Street Festival Committee. Mother's March Against Aids is an official HOP (Heritage of Pride Event 2004 & 2005:2006:2007)and continues to be an important part of the community.

Daily News Article on Beverly Rotter June 17, 2004

Over the years the numbers of attendance have dwindled drastically yet the number of persons who are dying and infected have increased horrifically. We encourage everyone to join us!

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