Ryan Braun is helping raise money to fight AIDS

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MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- The Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun is helping out the state's largest AIDS fundraiser.

Braun has been named the honorary chair of AIDS Walk Wisconsin 2012.

In a statement, the National League MVP says he is proud to do whatever he can to raise awareness and generate support.

The October 6 walk is put on by AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, which helps raise money and provide resources for the nearly 6,600 people with HIV in Wisconsin.

The fundraiser is held in Milwaukee. The event has raised more than $10.5 million over 22 years.

Last year, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was the honorary chair.

For more information about the AIDS Walk Wisconsin 2012, click here.

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