Hilary Duff Lights Up The Empire State Building
Last week, Kylie Minogue was on hand for a special ceremony at the Empire State Building where she flipped the switch to light up the famed skyscraper in honor of DKMS Linked Against Leukemia charity and this week, it’s Hilary Duff’s turn. Earlier today, she was on hand for an event where she was allowed to flip the switch to light up the Empire State Building in honor of the 24th Annual AIDS Walk New York Event which gets underway this coming Sunday morning. Here are a few pics of Hilary at today’s lighting event and some info from the event’s press release:
Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and AIDS Walk New York (AWNY) announced today that the Empire State Building’s famed floodlights will soon honor the 24th annual AIDS Walk New York. On Thursday evening, May 14, beginning at dusk, the world-famous spire will glow red to kick off the AIDS Walk weekend. Special guest Hilary Duff will lead a Lighting Ceremony in the lobby of the Empire State Building. The event will begin at 12 p.m. and last for about 15 minutes. During the ceremony, Ms. Duff will throw a prop switch to illuminate a scale model of the Empire State Building in the building’s lobby for members of the media and invited guests. On Sunday morning, May 17, Ms. Duff will also co-host the AIDS Walk Opening Ceremony in Central Park, and will then walk with her team “Hilary Duff — Walk with Love.” Additionally, she also appears in public service announcements and a variety of other AIDS Walk communications focusing on prevention and encouraging New Yorkers to register for the event. “In tough times, it’s even more important for people to get involved,” says Duff. She continues, “Everyone should find a cause they believe in whether it is something in your local community or something as big a global issue as AIDS.” “From sunset to midnight on Thursday, New Yorkers will see the solid red color, synonymous with AIDS awareness, beaming from the building. The red lights will serve as a reminder that AIDS is still a matter of great urgency in New York and throughout the United States,” said Dr. Marjorie J. Hill, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of GMHC, the world’s first AIDS organization and AIDS Walk New York’s primary beneficiary. “The lighting will also honor hundreds of thousands of walkers and donors who have participated in the AIDS Walk over the event’s 24-year history,” said Craig R. Miller, Founder & Producer of AIDS Walk New York. “As one of the largest, most esteemed, and most diverse public events in New York City, we are so proud that the Empire State Building has again chosen to recognize and promote the vital work of GMHC and AIDS Walk New York,” Miller added. This is the third year the event has been so-honored.
I am thrilled that Hilary Duff has teamed up to participate with this year’s AIDS Walk New York. I’ve always been impressed with her previous charity work and this time is no exception. She seems so committed to working for important charities and events that really could use her help. You may recall that she appeared in the Think Before You Speak PSA for GLSEN to help educate kids about using harmful language in school. Even at a young age, she understands that her help and association with these events will help inspire others to participate themselves. Hil D. is my girl. I love her for all the amazing charity work she continues to do :)
[Photo credit: Splash News; Source]
Tags: AIDS Walk New York, Empire State Building, Hilary Duff
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May 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
i absolutely love hilary; from the lizzie mcguire days till now. shes talented, beautiful, and such a huge inspiration. keep up the amazing work, hil =)
May 14th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I love Hilary as well but, please, get your roots fixed! ACK
May 14th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I’m not a huge fan of her work but I AM a fan of the charity and good person she is. Props to her!
May 14th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
When Hilary Duff was in Edmonton a while back with her man Mike Comrie (he’s from here), she took the time to work an afternoon in a local shelter serving meals. I had never been a fan of hers, but she sure made an impression on our city, and me, that day. It’s great to see a young celebrity who understands her obligation to help those in need.
….and that’s got nothing to do with the state of her roots.
Keep it up Hil!
May 14th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
i love hil… but the way these photos were posted it looks like shes turning the lights off? lol
May 14th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I dont understand the huge effort here. I mean, she’s turning on a light. Woopie-doo.
May 15th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Keep it up Hilary! Terrible actress but she seems like a genuinely nice person. And her songs aren’t too bad though.
May 16th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Gosh, how i love her xD Much love from Lebanon. Love ur site Trent xD