The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation creates a future of hope for children and families worldwide by eradicating pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment to people with HIV/AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses.

In working toward our mission, the Foundation is committed to ensuring that the vast majority of every dollar raised goes directly into our research, education, and outreach programs. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, receives an A from the American Institute of Philanthropy.

Proceeds from this year’s step show will benefit this foundation. Join us as we seek the cure to a disease that is silently ravaging our community.

More than 2,000 children worldwide are infected with HIV each day.

In 2002, 5 million people were newly infected with HIV - 800,000 of them were children.

In the U.S., it is estimated that 2 adolescents are infected with HIV each hour.

Approximately 75% of new HIV infections in the U.S. occur among blacks and Hispanics.

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV has accounted for 91% of all AIDS cases reported among U.S. children.