The Extra Mile Club (EMC) was formed to thank those AIDS Walk Boston participants who have truly ”gone the extra mile” to support AIDS Action by individually raising $1,000 or more for the Walk. Last year, 204 EMC’s raised an incredible $383,000!

In honor of AIDS Action Committee’s 25th anniversary, we have set an ambituous goal of 250 Extra Mile Club members this year. We hope to make 2008 the biggest and best year yet for the Extra Mile Club, and we can’t reach this goal without your help!

So what do EMC’s get? Well, Extra Mile Club participants are entitled to plenty of incentives to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication. All EMC’s are invited to the VIP Breakfast on the morning of the Walk. They will also be given an embroidered “Extra Mile Club” hooded rain jacket, along with an AIDS Walk Boston t-shirt and tote bag, and will receive dedicated phone and email support throughout Walk season. And of course, they enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they are among the Walk’s top fundraisers.

To date, there are already 23 EMC’s this year, who you can see here. Help us reach our goal of 250 EMC members by joining them!

You will automatically become an EMC when you individually raise $1,000 for the Walk. Need help fundraising? AIDS Walk Boston staff and the EMC Coordinator, Erica Sebastian, are here to support you every step of the way. For tips, help with your fundraising letter, ideas to customize your personal page, or for any kind of support to help you reach your goals, contact Erica at 617-450-1538 or esebastian@aac.org.

PS. You can recognize EMC’s by the rainbow crowns they will be wearing on Walk day. If you see one, be sure to thank them for going the “extra mile!”