"Each step I take is to pay homage to the suffering and sacrifice they endured, especially those who risked their lives on clinical trials that led us to the advancements people with HIV/AIDS take advantage of today."

"My husband, children and I started walking in AWSD in the year of 2005 in support of the many patients, family and friends that were not able to walk the cause."

“My family and I have been walking in AIDS Walk & Run San Diego since 2008 in memory of my brother, who we lost to AIDS in 1995. I not only walk for him, but for all those still fighting the fight! We are Walking ‘Til There’s A Cure!”

“For 17 years, the Quezada – Torres family has joined AIDS Walk & Run San Diego and this year is no exception! We walk In loving support for our friends and family living with or vulnerable to HIV! We walk to remind you that you’re not alone. We walk to remember those who no longer can. We walk to support organizations providing life saving services/resources to persons living with or at risk of HIV. We walk to educate. We walk for change.”