Adult industry powerhouse is pleased to announce that Team Wicked has collected over $16,000 dollars in pledges to benefit the 28th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles walkathon fundraiser. Taking place this Sunday, October 14, 2012, AIDS Walk Los Angeles is California's largest AIDS fundraising event. Proceeds benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) and other Los Angeles County organizations that offer care and treatment for people living with the disease.

Team Wicked's involvement with the cause has been spearheaded by Wicked Pictures contract star and emerging sexual wellness authority jessica drake, who has participated in the annual walkathon for several years. For 2012, she's expanded her involvement in the event through the formation of an alliance that includes her contract sisters Stormy Daniels, Kaylani Lei and Alektra Blue as well as Brad Armstrong, Brandy Aniston, Kortney Kane, Keni Styles, Mark Nicholson, Rick Bailey, Barry Martinez and Patrick Spinella. In solidarity with their friends in the industry, Team Wicked will wear special 'No on Measure B' T-shirts to voice their opposition to proposed legislation that would mandate the use of condoms and other products in adult films.

Thanks to Ms. drake's tireless efforts, Team Wicked has enjoyed near-permanent status on the AIDS Walk Los Angeles website's 'Top Teams' page, flying past teams formed by the likes of Paramount Pictures and the Fox Entertainment Group. Team rankings are updated daily and can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/ReDyN2.

Yet while Team Wicked has already done an extraordinary amount of fundraising, Ms. drake is quick to point out that with two days left to go it's never too late to get involved - especially since this year's fundraiser holds added personal significance. 'Not only is this the third time I've participated in AIDS Walk, but this year it's falling on my birthday," jessica reveals. "All I want this year is my fans' support. It's for a great cause, so donate today!'

Those interested in supporting Team Wicked with their own tax-deductible contributions are encouraged to click http://bit.ly/Qnwqys to visit the group's official page on the AIDS Walk Los Angeles website. Fans also have the option of supporting Ms. drake individually; her personal page is located at http://bit.ly/NFwvMo.

"I'm thrilled that some of my closest friends and co-workers are going to be joining me in the fight against HIV and AIDS," jessica reflects as she looks forward to Sunday's walkathon. "There is strength in numbers, and I am very proud of Team Wicked.'

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