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AIDS Walk Delaware held in Rehoboth Beach
Walk organizers Julia Anne Cross, left, and Lauren Christie hold the Red Ribbon flag for their photo. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTOS
October 2, 2019
The 2019 AIDS Walk Delaware was held Sept. 21 at The Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach. This annual event raises funds for statewide HIV/AIDS services, advances HIV awareness, reduces stigma, and endorses HIV-informed community health for all Delawareans.
The walk was presented by AIDS Delaware and the Delaware HIV Consortium. The event this year coincided with International Peace Day.
Walk organizers Julia Anne Cross, left, and Lauren Christie hold the Red Ribbon flag for their photo. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTOS
Beebe Healthcare’s Population Health nurses were onsite performing screenings for walkers. Shown are Janet Sockriter, RN, left, and Rose Carline from Lewes.
Dressed in their official AIDs Walk Delaware T-shirts are (l-r) Adam Albright, Brian Lamboran, John Beckley and Tom Nesterak.
Local walkers gathered for a photo are (l-r) Bea Vuocolo, Barbara Clipper and Lisa Soens.
Walking in memory of Richard J. Larkin are (l-r) Rita Corrozi, Megan Cagle, Lewis Corrozi, Alis Porter, Larkin Porter and Ashleigh White.
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth, pauses on his way to the T-shirt table for a photo with Debbie Wood, left, and Leslie Sinclair.
The members of the team from Christiana Care William J. Holloway Community Program are (l-r) Leo, Blair, and Brooke Darmstadter, and Kelly and Brian McMelis.
Actor and activist Danial Franzese spoke at the event. Franzese is an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Rehoboth Beach Bears board member Kenny Mahan presents a check to walk organizer Lauren Christie.
Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns spoke at the event, saying, “What we do know is that the strength and compassion of each one of you here today will continue to help fight HIV/AIDS.”
Hundreds of walkers head out of The Grove Park on their way to the Boardwalk.
At the Boardwalk near Olive Avenue, walkers place carnations and daisies in front of an AIDS red ribbon. Shown placing his flowers is Phil DeVito.
