Hey friends, family, and supporters -

This Saturday, I?m lacing up my running shoes for something both exciting and meaningful: my very first timed 5K! It?s happening as part of the 39th annual Walk to End HIV, benefitting the life-changing work of Whitman-Walker Health.

Why this matters to me:
HIV continues to impact too many lives - right here in D.C. The dedicated care, education, and outreach programs offered by Whitman-Walker help prevent new infections and support people living with HIV - regardless of their ability to pay.

That?s why I?ve set a fundraising goal of $500. Every dollar brings us closer to providing:

• Access to HIV testing, counseling, and prevention (including PrEP and PEP)

• Comprehensive medical and mental health care for people living with HIV

• Critical community outreach, support services, and educational programs

Being part of this event - and pushing myself to complete a timed 5K - means so much. Your support gives me extra motivation and fuels the mission to finally end HIV in D.C.

Will you donate today and help me cross that $500 mark? Even small contributions add up fast, and your gift - of any size - makes a real difference. And by the way, if we exceed $500, well let's keep pushing!!

Thank you for cheering me on, both on the race course and in the fight to end HIV. Let's do this together!

- Jacob