Proceeds fund local and international initiatives by participating Rotary Clubs and responsible NGOs to win the war on HIV/AIDS through education, prevention, treatment, support for orphans, surviving guardians and people living with AIDS.
In addition, communities stricken by HIV/AIDS will be assisted in overcoming shortages of drinking water, food, or shelter - essential for recovery and a sustainable future.
Supported organizations are carefully vetted for effectiveness and proper stewardship of funds.
The Rotary HIV/AIDS Poker Walk was originally created by members of the Rotary Club of Belleville, Ontario Canada in 2007-08, where it continues to be held each spring.
In 2010, the Walk was also held in Toronto, now as a multi-club event. By 2011 the Toronto walk involved over 24 Rotary Clubs, 3 Rotaract clubs, Anglican churches and 8 HIV/AIDS organizations, overwhelming support from the community, hours of volunteer time by Rotarians, gifts-in-kind by many of their businesses, and generous corporate sponsors.
More than $1 million has already been raised by the two Rotary HIV/AIDS Poker Walks and put to work preventing and relieving the searing impact of AIDS on women, children, and men. This year, with your help, we can greatly increase that amount.
Join us. Walk, Eat, Play - and we all Win!
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