- special performance by Blake McGrath of So You Think You Can Dance Canada

TORONTO, Sept. 17 /CNW/ - Hundreds of walkers are preparing to hit the streets of downtown Toronto for the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life 2010.

The Toronto Walk is one of more than 50 Walks taking place across Canada in support of local AIDS service organizations.

The Toronto Walk raises funds for the health promotion and community education programs at ACT, the AIDS Committee of Toronto. ACT provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, while working to prevent the spread of HIV in our community.

What:  Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto 2010

    Why:   As many as 18,000 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto. One
           third of them don't even know it. In Toronto, more people than
           ever before are living with HIV/AIDS and two are infected with the
           virus every day. There is no cure and no vaccine to prevent new
           infections.

    Where: Church Street and Alexander Street

    When:  Sunday, September 19, 2010
           11:00am: Registration
           1:30pm: Opening Ceremonies and Warm-up hosted by Mike Chalut
           2:00pm: The Walk begins
           3:30pm: Entertainment and Top Walker announcements

    Who:   Hazelle Palmer, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Toronto
           Jim Stone, Chair, Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Toronto
           Rob Mattacott, Scotiabank District Vice-President
           Blake McGrath, So You Think You Can Dance Canada
           Drag Diva Miss Conception
           DJ Sumation

    For more information, please visit www.aidswalktoronto.ca