According to recent statistics, it’s estimated that by 2010, there will be over 20 million children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic worldwide, a number that shockingly surpasses the entire population of New York State. Every day, 6,000 children lose a parent to AIDS. In sub-Saharan Africa, where the impact of AIDS has been felt dramatically, the average life expectancy is projected to drop to 44 by the year 2010. These tragic statistics alone demand worldwide exposure, but unfortunately, the numbers continue to grow despite urgent warnings.
World Vision
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by confronting overwhelming issues such as the AIDS pandemic. Because of their continued success on a global scale, World Vision has been chosen to receive all proceeds from the 2008 Road Race.