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Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Is Coming to Your Community

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - September 11, 2015) - The Annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is taking place in communities across the country between September 12 and 20.

Participants of the annual event show solidarity for over 71,000 Canadians living with HIV/AIDS. All proceeds help support services for those living with, affected by, or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS in communities nationwide.

"Over the coming weeks, our collective steps will raise much needed funds and awareness for essential HIV/AIDS programs and services across the country," said Marianne Hasold-Schilter, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, International Banking at Scotiabank. "HIV/AIDS affects people of all ages, genders and ethnicities and Scotiabank is proud to bring this event to cities across Canada and to help to build stronger communities where we live and work."

"We are proud to partner with Scotiabank again this year for this important national event that directly benefits local communities across the country," said Monique Doolittle-Romas, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian AIDS Society. "We hope to see more and more Canadians take advantage of our state-of-the art registration portal to register or donate and show their support for the thousands of People Living with HIV/AIDS."

What: The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communities across Canada. All Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life proceeds remain in the community and provide necessary funds for support services and programs for people living with HIV/AIDS.

When/where: Local events are hosted by AIDS Service Organizations in your community. See the complete list of locations below and click the link for more information.

Visit www.aidswalktoronto.ca for more information on how you can register now or support a walker.

2015 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Walk Site Information

Walk Site City - Province - Walk Date - Walk Location

Calgary - AB - 20-Sep-15 - Eau Claire Plaza (Third Street/Riverfront Avenue)

Fort McMurray - AB - 13-Sep-15 - Holy Trinity Track & Field

Grande Prairie- AB - 20-Sep-15 - Muskoseepi Park, 100 Avenue

Red Deer - AB - 20-Sep-15 - Bower Ponds Stage

Edmonton - AB - 19-Sep-15 - McIntyre Park, Old Strathcona

Peace River - AB - 13-Sep-15 - Riverfront Park, 100 Avenue

Cranbrook - BC - 12-Sep-15 - Rotary Park

Nanaimo - BC - 19-Sep-15 - Diana Krall Plaza

Nelson - BC - 12-Sep-15 - Lakeside Park at the Nelson Rotary Shelter