"Supporting The Future" AIDS Walk South Dallas 2016 5K Walk/Run - Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8AM

DALLAS - March 15, 2016 - PRLog -- In Dallas County, an estimated 19,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS, which represents a 39 percent increase over the past eight years. New cases of HIV/AIDS are being seen in the 13 to 18 year age group, accounting for 3.9 percent of new diagnoses in all age groups.

Today in Commissioner's Court, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price presented a resolution to AIDS Walk South Dallas supporting our goal to inspire, educate and galvanize the community of South Dallas and surrounding areas to continue to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and assist those impacted.

On Saturday, March 26, 2016 AIDS Walk South Dallas will celebrate 6 years with a 5K walk/run at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75215. The walk starts at 10AM and registration can be done at the walk beginning at 8AM or in advance online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/aids-walk-south-dallas-2016-tickets-17420069898

Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) continues to support HIV/AIDS awareness and encourages citizens to do the same.

"We support AIDS Walk South Dallas, which aims to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS in our communities," said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS Director. "This walk and other events will help connect our citizens to openly communicate and eliminate stigmas associated with HIV and AIDS."

"The support we receive from the community shows a shared commitment and true passion to have an effect on the lives of people impacted by HIV and AIDS, and it's much appreciated," said Auntjuan Wiley, AWSD Founder and Chair.

For more information about AIDS Walk South Dallas please visit www.aidswalksouthdallas.com . Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are also available now.