One of the reasons I decided to accept a position at Kenneth Cole Productions was my interest in the community service and philanthropic work that the company is so involved with.

This past weekend, Oct. 19, I attended an AIDS Walk in Philadelphia to get myself more involved in Kenneth Cole's community spirit while taking part in something far bigger than the company itself.

Having never participated in an AIDS walk, I was not fully prepared for the amount of people that walked for the cause -- as well as how long 8.4 miles really is! Yet what was most inspiring about the walk was that, while it consisted of hundreds of thousands of people, it truly was a bonding experience for everyone involved. I walked with members of our Philadelphia, Franklin Mills and Atlantic City stores and immediately connected with them by doing such an event together. Furthermore, I felt that same connection to all the walkers, as we trekked along, by just knowing that we were all there for the same reason. It is that bond that made me feel that in unity, something can be done to fight against the AIDS epidemic.

As one person, I often feel the challenge in really making a difference by myself; but as one person in an AIDS walk, I felt like we could change the world. It is inspiring to truly feel that as one person, I can make a difference.