AIDS Walk New York

AIDS Walk New York is an annual fundraising walkathon that benefits Gay Men's Health Crisis and over 50 other local AIDS service organizations.[1] Founded in 1986,[2] it is now the largest walkathon in the world, and the largest AIDS fundraiser in the world by participation. In 2008 the event had 45,000 participants raising $7.4 million.[3]

The AIDS Walk event is held in Central Park annually.[4]

The AIDS Walk featured prominently in "The Sponge" (1995), a season 7 episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. In the episode, Cosmo Kramer participates in the AIDS Walk, but is harassed by fellow walkers for refusing to wear the AIDS ribbon.[5]

References
  1. Frydlewicz, Rob. "Julie Andrews & Ann-Margret Star in AIDS Drama "Our Sons" (May 19, 1991)". thestarryeye.typepad.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  2. "Tens Of Thousands Participate In AIDS Walk New York". CBS New York. May 18, 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  3. "Janet Weinberg, HIV And Disability Activist, Dies". www.hivplusmag.com. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
  4. "AIDS Walk New York Returns May 21 To Central Park". Greensward Group. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  5. David Sims (2011) "Seinfeld: “The Sponge”/“The Gum”" The A.V. Club, September 1, 2011. Accessed April 12, 2019.

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