“I have been participating in AIDS Walk SD for over 19 years, each year as an extra mile member. I walk in memory of my many friends and chosen family who are no longer with us. 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. During my walk, I usually take a moment internally to remember them, my “special angels” cause they should never been forgotten. I walk to raise funds to help San Diego HIV service organizations provide care and services to those living with HIV because I believe each person living with HIV/AIDS should have the care and quality of life we all deserve. I walk with my team, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, proudly. We not only sing during the opening ceremonies, we also have a team that walk. We have had the honor of being the top non-profit fundraising team. I want to take this moment to thank everyone who has sponsored, donated and supported me throughout my 18+ years participating in AIDS Walk SD as well as my chorus family, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. Huge thank you to everyone involved with AIDS Walk SD especially the staff and volunteers.”