Dear Friends & Family,

Julia and I are raising funds for the National AIDS Memorial’s team this year at AIDS Walk San Francisco on Sunday July 15th. Money donated to our team goes directly to the National AIDS Memorial Grove. I walk in honor of my Dad, Wayne, who died of AIDS in 2004. The National AIDS Memorial Grove gives me and my family a place to remember him.

The National AIDS Memorial is a 10-acre national memorial dedicated to all lives touched by AIDS. I am honored to serve as board member—my involvement with this organization is deeply rewarding. I have been volunteering at the Grove for 14 years. I am proud to be a part of this great organization.

For over a quarter century the National AIDS Memorial has stood as a marker in history, and will tell the story of AIDS to future generations ensuring that we will NEVER again repeat the same mistakes. As a board member, a majority of the funds I raise through AIDS Walk this year will directly benefit the National AIDS Memorial, and the rest will benefit other worthy HIV/AIDS organizations. Although a national memorial, the Memorial receives no government funding. AIDS Walk provides a simple way to raise much-needed funding for the Memorial's ongoing maintenance and programs (in addition to other beneficiary organizations), while sending a signal of support in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.

We are asking you to help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,500. Your support will not only benefit the National AIDS Memorial, but will mean so much to us personally. Any amount helps! On behalf of the National AIDS Memorial and thousands of Bay Area individuals living with HIV/AIDS, Julia and I thank you for your support!

Seth & Julia