Yesterday was the 20th annual AIDS Walk NY, and oh what a wonderful day! (Click here for the pics!!!) Bleary-eyed, Allie and I caught the chilly 7:24 train with some Jersey Boy bagels and rode the pleasantly filled Penn-bound railcar into midtown. The day warmed up nicely as we walked from Penn to the park, passing many stretch limos along the way. Once we got to the park, the enormity of the gathering started setting in. Last year they had 45,000 people, and though I have no concept of what that many people would look like on the paths of Central Park or on the streets of the Upper West, I can't imagine we had any less than that yesterday. After registering, caught the second half of the emotionial opening ceremonies, met up with Greg who had some transportation challenges along the way, and got the walk on the road at 10:30. The weather was perfect- a tad overcast, 70 or so, a spritz every now and again, and spot of sun. Can't beat it for a 10K walk. The cross-section of people represented was absolutely wonderful. There were groups from all walks of life- families, high schools, churches, human rights, health organizations, solo-walkers, corporations....it really was a nice boost to one's belief in the possible goodness in humanity.
I'd recommend anyone with any interest in supporting this or just having a beautiful walk around Manhattan sign up and take the time to walk in 2006.
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