DAY OF EVENT
On Saturday, May 18, AIDS WALK Charlotte will celebrate 28 years of bringing our community to fight HIV stigma and raise funds for RAIN.
AIDS WALK Charlotte is the largest HIV fundraising walk in the Carolinas and since 1997, has raised over $3.5 million to support people living with HIV and those at risk. Every dollar raised stays in Charlotte to provide funds for services and programs RAIN provides to our community.
AIDS WALK Charlotte is a family affair (your two and four legged kids are welcomed) and open to all who want to participate. The walk is roughly two miles long and takes the average person around 30 minutes to complete.
Truist Field: 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
PARKING
The Mint Street Parking Garage is located at the intersection of W Martin Luther King Blvd and S Mint Street and offers three separate entrances on S Mint Street, W Martin Luther Kings Blvd, and S Graham Street.
Mint Street Parking Garage 410 S. Mint Street
$10 Flat Rate (must exit by 1:15 PM)
If you stay past 1:15 PM, you will have to pay $30 event rate
WHAT TO WEAR
Comfortable Shoes: Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes in good condition. Sandals or flip-flops aren't the best to be walking through Uptown Charlotte.
Layers: Depending on the weather, it may be slightly chilly in the morning. After you start walking you will probably begin to get warm - so dress in layers.
You must be a registered walker and individually raised at least $35 to receive an official AIDS WALK Charlotte 2024 t-shirt.
DAY OF EXPERIENCES
HONOR BEADS: Stop by our booth to grab your honor beads. Honor your loved ones and yourself while you walk. Various color honor beads acknowledge your personal connection to HIV and AIDS, and help you to identify others who may have the same connection.
PATCH STATION: Stop by our patch station to have your milestone patches ironed onto your AIDS WALK Charlotte 2023 t-shirt. A fun and simple way to showcase your fundraising successes!
PHOTO STATION: We have something NEW brewing for a photo opp so get those cameras ready!
ALLTURNATIVES: ALLturnatives is a nonprofit organization with a targeted strategy to reach low income families with at-risk youth and young adults to provide an inclusive cultural and performing arts space to develop positive social and life skills.
2024 AIDS WALK CHARLOTTE EMCEES: Maney and LauRen
MASCOT APPEARANCES
Drop off collected cash and checks
Make additional donations to your page
Pick up t-shirt and incentives
Walk through the community gallery
10:30 AM Morning Program & Awards
Welcome Message from RAIN's CEO
2024 Message of Empowerment
Fundraising Awards
11:00 AM Walk Begins
Walk the streets of Uptown Charlotte for HIV awareness
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
During the morning celebration we will be recognizing the top fundraising teams and individuals. A great way to keep track and stay on top of where you or your team rank is on our leader board page.
Top Individual Fundraiser
Top Corporate Fundraising Team
Top Congregational Fundraising Team
Top Community Fundraising Team
Glam Squad Award (Best Team Spirit)