I Just Can’t Do It Alone
I am finally going to get off my big ass and run a marathon. See, I have never run in a marathon before but it is something that I have always wanted to do. I just never felt strong enough, focused enough, whatever enough. But enough is enough. I am going to do it!
I need training. I have joined the National AIDS Marathon Training Program. I am training for the half marathon (13 miles) at Disneyland. I would love to do the full marathon in Italy, but first thing is first. Maybe next year.
The really cool thing is that this AIDS marathon raises money to support AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). APLA is a Los Angeles based entity which offers support services designed to promote self sufficiency to people living with HIV/AIDS. Their services include tons of stuff ranging from the nation’s most comprehensive food bank program for people living with HIV/AIDS to dental services, counseling and residential services programs.
41 million people around the world are living with HIV. One million people in America are living with this disease and Los Angeles has the second highest number in the nation. The people living with and who are affected by AIDS are not limited to gay men. This group includes men, women and children.
APLA is a great program and is truly doing fantastic work.
Sounds great, right? Well, here is the rub. I need help. I have to raise $1,900 by July 13 in order to continue with the training program. All proceeds go to APLA and all donations are tax deductible, of course.
Want to get involved? You can go here to donate!
This is a really great cause and goes a long way to helping a huge part of our community struggling above and beyond the curse of HIV/AIDS.
To sponsor me go here!
And because now this song is in my head!
Um. Do you love the spanish dubbing during the dialogue?