DALLAS - TelAve -- In Dallas County, an estimated more than 21,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS and Dallas has been a focal point for new HIV infections in Texas with a significant number of new cases reported.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, AIDS Walk South Dallas will celebrate 16 years with a 5K walk at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75215. The walk starts at 10:00AM and registration can be done in-person beginning at 8:00AM or in advance online at https://16thAIDSWALK.eventbrite.com

"Despite the current climate, everyone living with HIV still deserves quality, comprehensive, affordable, equitable healthcare and support services regardless of anything else.," said, Auntjuan Wiley, AWSD President and CEO.

"The support we receive from the community shows a shared commitment and true passion to positively affecting the health outcomes of people living with HIV and AIDS, and it's much appreciated," said Auntjuan Wiley, AWSD President and CEO.

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"The selection of Medical Director of HIV Clinical Services at Parkland Health, Dr. Ellen Kitchell as our Champion Ambassador, CEO of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., Tamara Stephney as our Community Ambassador,  Peer Support Liaison with HPTN 096: Building Empathy Through Access (BETA), Jason Brock-Whetstone as our LIFE Ambassador and Cotality™  as our Partner Ambassador reinforces our goal to always exemplify inclusion, diversity and show what real community looks like as WE ALL MATTER," said Auntjuan Wiley.

For more information about AIDS Walk South Dallas, Inc., please visit www.aidswalksouthdallas.com. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are still available.