Join us on AIDS Walk on May 21st!

Hey Rams!

We would like to let everyone know that we're forming a team for NYC's upcoming AIDS Walk on Sunday, May 21st. If you're not familiar with the event, it's an annual walk in which teams raise money to benefit the nonprofit Gay Men's Health Crisis. The organization is the first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and advocacy for all people.

If you want to know more information, do not hesitate to contact us at gsbpride@fordham.edu 



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