For the last few years I have been the event photographer for the Utah AIDS Foundation and their Walk for Life. The Salt Lake Walk for Life raises money to help people in Utah living with HIV/AIDS. This year the walk raised $60,000!
Walkers gather for the AIDS Walk
This year the walk started at the City Creek Mall in downtown Salt Lake City. For the past two years the walk has had police escort and they walk on the roads of the city. It feels a little like a parade. Before that the walk would be on the sidewalks and went for a longer distance.
Volunteers and organizers
I love to photograph the four-footed and furry companions. Dogs are popular on the walk and they have a great time.
Dogs meet each other
Dog is excited to meet people
DJ Lishus was providing music as people gathered for the walk. I have run into him at a number of events and weddings this summer. Always fun to run into a familiar face.
DJ Lishus spins the music as people gather at City Creek for the Walk
A dog and her daddy
Before the walk different people will start a team and raise money towards a goal. Some of the groups were backed by their employer such as American Express, City Creek Mall, Macy’s, Harmons, eBay, and others. Maybe next year I’ll try and do my own fundraising team. If you get to a certain level you get a t-shirt!
Different groups raised funds for the Utah AIDS Foundation
I had a great time and some exercise. Mornings are great because the light is pretty and still a bit golden.
American Express and their employees were one of the sponsors
Cheer Salt Lake was there to warm up the audience with some stretches and dance moves. They also performed for the group before they took off.
Cheer Salt Lake performs for the Salt Lake AIDS Walk
Channel 4 interviews Cheer Salt Lake
Thanks to all the walkers! I had a blast. I look forward to next year’s Walk for Life.
A dachshund sports a green vest for the AIDS Walk
Salt Lake AIDS walk with banner walk by Cheer Salt Lake
Early morning walkers
Salt Lake AIDS walk with banner walk by Cheer Salt Lake
Hundreds turn out for the Walk for Life
People and dogs walks together
Family and kids ride bikes and walk for life
Walkers carry the banner through the streets of Salt Lake.
A Couple hold their Chinese Crested
Downtown Salt Lake City decorated with graffiti
eBay and Jim Dabakis after the Salt Lake AIDS Walk
People sign the Walk’s banner after the Walk for Life
Signing the Utah AIDS Foundation banner
A pug mix finished the walk
