Thousands Take Part in AIDS Walk LA

More than 30,000 people raised more than $3.1 million today during the 25th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles and other Los Angeles-area AIDS service organizations.

The even raised about $100,000 less than last year, which organizers blamed on the economy.

Since the first AIDS walk in the country in 1985, the event has raised more than $63 million for HIV programs and services throughout Los Angeles County, and has grown into one of the largest AIDS fundraising events in the country.

Check out some photos from the 2009 event in the media player.