AIDS Walk Atlanta

Fundraising

You Make It Happen

Your dedication as a fundraiser is the driving force behind the success of AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival & 5K Run. The funds you raise are vital, staying right here in Atlanta to provide essential care and support for individuals living with HIV. Your impact is unparalleled, and we are immensely grateful. In recognition, we're thrilled to offer a range of exciting perks and rewards for your fundraising efforts.

Our Goal:
Raised So Far:

Top Fundraisers

Did you make the list? Check back here to see if you or your team is among our top fundraisers. Don’t forget that our top five fundraisers and largest team get special VIP awards.

Top Individuals

  1. Marcus Benning - $3,000.00
  2. Michael Vaughan - $2,348.60
  3. Christopher Brooks - $1,668.50
  4. Dewayne Crowder - $1,553.00
  5. Benjamin Cobb - $1,000.00
  6. Edward Doolittle - $1,000.00
  7. Stephanie Phillips - $411.50
  8. Steven Igarashi - $411.24
  9. Nicolas Nieto - $398.48
  10. Alexandria Thompson - $311.99
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  1. Dewayne Crowder

    $46,600

  2. Melanea Alvarez

    $41,125

  3. Alphonso Mills

    $40,989

  4. Ernest Amukamara

    $25,000

  5. Sean Drumm

    $21,572

  6. Lis Saunders

    $12,402

  7. Jon Santos

    $10,950

  8. Toi Washington-Reynolds

    $10,006

  9. Zina Age

    $9,425

  10. Joe Royals

    $8,500

  1. Monique Stewart

    $101,231

  2. Dewayne Crowder

    $82,503

  3. Jon Santos

    $57,600

  4. Sumiko Nolton

    $25,000

  5. Earline Frazier

    $25,000

  6. Rudy Carn

    $21,200

  7. Katrina Ward

    $21,000

  8. Alex Bolton

    $11,000

  9. Alex Santiago

    $10,525

  10. Annie Johnson

    $10,000

Top Teams

  1. Status: Home - $4,979.37
  2. Kimberly-Clark Corporation - $3,647.20
  3. Starlings - $2,760.71
  4. AID Atlanta - $2,495.38
  5. A WALK 4 HOPE - $1,559.10
  6. Bridge of Light - $302.12
  7. Georgia Power - $208.18
  8. Lost-n-Found Youth - $156.96
  9. Prevention Posse - $154.14
  10. Georgia Equality Walkers - $129.25
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  1. Best Friends RB

    $118,679

  2. A WALK 4 HOPE

    $94,764

  3. Lost-n-Found Youth

    $81,340

  4. AID Atlanta

    $75,715

  5. Status: Home

    $72,110

  6. Positive Impact Health Centers

    $50,904

  7. Hiscox Pride USA

    $42,492

  8. Katrina Kares

    $32,500

  9. Team Zina

    $30,150

  10. Ebony Sherry to The Healing Project

    $27,481

  1. AWALK4HOPE2023

    $282,238

  2. AID Atlanta

    $101,912

  3. Best Friends R&B

    $101,231

  4. Positive Impact Health Centers

    $69,949

  5. THRIVE SS

    $43,763

  6. Lost-n-Found Youth

    $42,351

  7. Bridge of Light

    $30,658

  8. The SORCE Training

    $25,000

  9. TWOC HEALING PROJECT

    $22,960

  10. Antioch Urban Ministries - Matthew's Place

    $21,300

Fundraising Rewards

Did we mention that we love our fundraisers? That’s why we want to show our appreciation for your hard work by offering exclusive AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival & 5K Run fundraising rewards. Check to see if you’ve met any of the fundraising milestones below, and make sure to claim your rewards.

Fundraising rewards will be available for pickup ONLY on event day. If you are unable to attend AIDS Walk Atlanta, you may designate a proxy to pick up your rewards by emailing the full name of another registered participant (as listed on the identification they will bring to the event) to info@aidswalkatlanta.org no later than 11:59 a.m. EST on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

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$25+

T-shirt

Water Bottle Holder
$250+

water bottle holder

Bluetooth Speaker
$500+

beach chair

Beach Tote Bag
$1,000+

beach tote bag

Wagon
$2,000+

foldable utility wagon

Interested in Top Fundraising Rewards?

The top 5 fundraisers will get VIP Tent Access for themselves and one guest, an invitation to the VIP reception on Friday for themselves and one guest, a top fundraiser sash, and VIP Parking.

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Fundraising Tips

Need help getting started? We put together a helpful list of tips and tricks to support your fundraising efforts.

  1. Start fundraising early. Use one of the sample emails in your Participant Center to get started.
  2. Post one of our social graphics and a link to your fundraising page on all of your social media accounts. Download our images for social media here.
  3. Continue to post on social regularly and ask your friends and family to donate to your personal fundraising page. Print our social media conversation bubbles here.
  4. Create a Fundraising Event: Put together a yard sale, car wash, or dinner party to help raise funds.
  5. Ask your donors to ask their employer for a matching gift.

Problems downloading our files? If you are using Google Chrome, right-click on the link and choose "save link as" to save the download on your computer. Or try the download on a different browser.

Team Fundraising Tips & Tricks

Get started fundraising with your team today. Check out these helpful tips and tricks to get you started.

  1. Create a Team Fundraising Event.
    Put together a yard sale, car wash, or dinner party to help raise funds.
  2. Make a Facebook Group.
    Make a group page that is dedicated to your team. Use it as a forum to praise and motivate your members. 
  3. Create a Fundraising Timeline.
    Include events, fundraising letters, and follow-up. Track teammate progress and congratulate members on achieving their goals. 
  4. Start Fundraising Early.
    Use one of our sample emails to get started. 
  5. Use Social Media

Problems downloading our tools? If you are using Google Chrome, right-click on the link and choose "save link as" to save the download on your computer. Or try the download on a different browser.

Questions?

We’ve got you covered. Visit our Fundraising FAQ page to find answers to the most commonly asked fundraising questions.

FAQ Page