Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great summer and a marvelous August. We’re approaching the fall season – not like you’d know it by the weather – but that means I get to tell you about a fantastic upcoming event: the 2008 AIDS Walk Los Angeles on October 19, 2008.

AIDS Walk has been an LA institution for over twenty years, which is pretty incredible, and every year, this inspiring event raises millions of dollars for important AIDS education programs and health services. Last year, AIDS Walk LA raised a record $3.9 million, and the event organizers are all hoping that they can break that record this year with the help of the Hollywood community.

A big part of what makes this event possible is the generous support of local businesses, and this year, the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa is doing its part. We’re donating a bunch of guestrooms for all those event organizers and volunteers – many of whom travel from all across the country to help out.

If you’re interested in helping out, click here. There, you can sign up to take part in the walk, join a walking team, and find tips on how to get yourself sponsored. It’s a great cause, and it’s local, which means all the funds raised go to AIDS services right here in LA. What’s better than helping out your local community? And, hey, it’s October in LA: you know the weather’s going to be great… Why not come out?

This is Bruce, signing off.