West Hollywood Memorial Walk facts for kids
The West Hollywood Memorial Walk is a special place in West Hollywood, California. It's a landmark along the sidewalks of Santa Monica Boulevard. This walk honors people who have passed away from a serious illness called AIDS.
Bronze plaques are placed in the sidewalk. Each plaque has the name of someone who died from AIDS. These plaques are a way to remember them. When people buy these plaques, the money helps a group called Aid For AIDS. This group helps people in Los Angeles County who are living with HIV/AIDS.
History of the Memorial Walk
The West Hollywood Memorial Walk was created by two groups. One was a non-profit organization called Aid For AIDS. The other was the City of West Hollywood. The money raised from buying plaques helps Aid For AIDS. This support goes to people in Los Angeles County who need help with HIV/AIDS.
The idea for the walk started in 1993. It was first called The West Hollywood Palms Project. Later, it was renamed The West Hollywood Memorial Walk. In 2003, a special stone marker, called a keystone, was added. The City of West Hollywood placed it at a corner of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Honoring Lives with Plaques
The bronze plaques on the Memorial Walk honor people who have passed away and were HIV-positive. One famous person remembered here is the actor Rock Hudson. He passed away from AIDS in 1985.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor helped place Rock Hudson's plaque. She was his co-star in the movie Giant. You can find out more about the names and locations of the plaques on the Aid For AIDS website.
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