Welcome to the Coalition for HIV Awareness and Prevention! CHAP is excited about this year's projects that continue to unfold.  The Black and White Gala, held June 14, 2008, at the Holiday Inn Downtown, was another fun evening of glamour, dining and dancing.  Now we look forward to the Virginia Ten Miler, an annual event for Lynchburg in which CHAP participates.         The 35th running of annual Virginia Ten Miler race will take place on September 27, 2008.  Both the 10 mile race and 4 mile race will begin at 8:00am. The Amazing Mile Children's Run will begin after the start of these races. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Coalition for HIV Awareness and Prevention (CHAP) of Lynchburg.  This year, former Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson will visit Lynchburg as the Guest of Honor for this year’s Virginia 10 Miler sponsored by Genworth Financial.  Olympian Samuelson will share her story of grace, courage and determination with runners at pre-race activities on September 26.  Her motivational speech will coincide with a packet pickup and pasta dinner Friday, Sept. 26, at E.C. Glass High School. On Saturday, Sept. 27, she will run as a participant in the Virginia 10 Miler event.  The Virginia 10 Miler, 4 mile race and Amazing Children’s Mile, sponsored by Genworth Financial, will continue to be the highlight of the Lynchburg Road Runner’s Summer Race Series and serve as a regional championship for the Road Runners Club of America. The first Virginia 10 Miler occurred in Lynchburg in 1974 with 188 runners participating. In 2007, more than 1,100 runners completed both the 10 Miler and 4 mile events. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at E.C. Glass High School, and proceeds will benefit the Coalition for HIV Awareness & Prevention (CHAP).  Please visit the Virginia Ten Miler website for additional information www.virginia10miler.com   YOU can make a difference - be part of our team by volunteering your time or donate now to help continue and improve our programs! For information about CHAP, please contact Mrs. Gloria Berkley, president, at 434-455-5082. This page updated July 30, 2008