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The 2009 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life will be held in September 2009.


 

On Sunday September 21, 2008, AIDS Calgary hosted the 14th annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life. All proceeds from the Walk went directly to support, prevention and education programs for those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS in Calgary. 

The 2008 Walk was a great success! Walkers, volunteers, entertainers and sponsors braved the changing weather to raise $137,500. Raising 25% over our goal of $110,000, 2008 was one of our most successful walks to date.

Information about the 2009 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life will be availabe in May 2009. If you would like to get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or walker please contat Tracie Seeley at 403-508-2500 x.112 or by email at [email protected].

 

Roger LeBlanc Spirit Award

Nominations for the Roger LeBlanc Spirit award will open in June 2009. Roger LeBlanc, long-term employee of SMED International (now Haworth), was diagnosed with HIV in the early 90s. For the short time that he lived with the disease, Roger educated people about HIV and the issues that surround it. Both Roger and his sister, Roxanne LeBlanc, were heavily involved in the community and strived to connect with people to educate them about HIV/AIDS. Roger told his employer, SMED International about his HIV infection and SMED showed incredible support to Roger and his family. Roger and Roxanne were both involved with AIDS Calgary, accessing services and helping to educate others.

Roger passed away on July 23, 2024 but his memory lived on through the SMED International Roger LeBlanc Service Award, which was awarded to the top service employee in the company. The purpose of that award was to remember Roger and his commitment to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in Calgary.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways for volunteers to get involved with the 2009 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life. More information about available volunteer positions will be available in May 2009.

For more information please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator, Nikhat Ahmed at (403) 508-2500 ext 116 or by email at [email protected].