CeeLo Green introduced his hometown charisma and Trombone Shorty added his signature New Orleans brass to Atlanta’s thirty fourth Annual AIDS Walk & music Festival, serving to elevate $1 million for HIV and AIDS providers throughout the area.

Held final week in Piedmont Park, the occasion mixed a 5K stroll with reside performances to learn 12 native organizations targeted on training, prevention and therapy.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit supplier of HIV/AIDS care, hosted the occasion with assist from AHF Pharmacy, Wells Fargo and FedEx.

Thousands attended the gathering, which highlighted the continuing struggle in opposition to HIV whereas celebrating neighborhood and resilience by way of music and motion.

“This annual event offers a time to create a greater awareness of the impact of HIV and AIDS on the local Atlanta community as well as an opportunity to bring together thousands of individuals from across the region to raise critical funds for these 12 worthy organizations,” stated Dr. Felicia Ivey, AHF’s Atlanta regional director.

“AHF is proud to present this event as one of the many ways that we educate and empower the local community to join the fight against HIV and AIDS. We are thrilled that Trombone Shorty will join us to elevate this important cause,” Dr. Ivey added.

CeeLo, a five-time Grammy winner, delivered a soulful set that celebrated his Atlanta roots.

Trombone Shorty, identified for fusing jazz with Hip-Hop, introduced high-energy brass that had the group transferring. Previous performers have included Ludacris, Monica, Ashanti, Wale and Trina.

The occasion’s proceeds will profit teams equivalent to AID Atlanta, Bridge of Light, Georgia Equality and the Trans Women of Color Healing Project.

AHF presently offers care to over 2 million individuals in 45 nations. For extra details about the occasion and its impression, please go to aidswalkatlanta.org.

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