Thursday, March 12, 2009

Left, left, left, right, left

Sunday, 15MAR is the Aids Walk in Ft Lauderdale. Being the foremost name in GLBT travel, Damron Vacations is entering a team. The event starts just a few blocks from the office, heads down Las Olas to the beach, loops around and heads back, 6.2 miles. It is supposed to be in the low 80s and sunny, and since it is near the water a nice breeze.
Our team is very diverse, from working mothers do divorcees, to gay men. From reservation agents to product development to the director in charge of the department. Damron Vacations has a very friendly atmosphere where coming to work is usually fun. Jokes are told and sometimes we can get a bit loud. But if you cannot have fun at work, you spend most of your time there, maybe you need to find a new job.
After the walk, a local restaurant will be hosting the after party. They will be providing specials for the walkers. Rosie's features a large outside area so it should be fun, during the Gay Pride festivities, they close their parking lot and put tables there too. Good thing it is pay day this week.
When the Aids Walk comes to your town, lend your support. If you cannot afford to donate money because of the economy, donate your time. There is a need for volunteers to help set up and dismantle, along with water stops along the way. A cure for Aids needs not just support in out community, but from the whole population. Being part of the walk will bring attention to the issues and hopefully inspire someone to donate.

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