CANFAR welcomes new Director of Communications Ryan Joyce
CANFAR welcomes new Director of Communications Ryan Joyce CANFAR is pleased to welcome Ryan Joyce to the CANFAR team as its new Director of Communications. In this role, Ryan will spearhead strategies to amplify CANFAR’s brand positioning, media and public relations, social media and community stakeholder and event communications. Ryan has extensive experience in Ontario’s […]
Canadian Pop-Star Ruth B. to Headline Holiday Magic in Bloor-Yorkville
Canadian Pop-Star Ruth B. to Headline Holiday Magic in Bloor-Yorkville On Saturday, November 23rd the Bloor-Yorkville BIA hosts the kick-off to the holiday season with annual lighting ceremony and live concert in the Village of Yorkville Park. https://youtu.be/BP9KFGHOfo0 On Saturday, November 23rd from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, the Bloor-Yorkville BIA (BY BIA) and Canadian pop-star Ruth […]
CANFAR launches Bloor Street Entertains Campaign: “Becoming Family”
CANFAR launches Bloor Street Entertains Campaign: “Becoming Family” Toronto – The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) will hold the 23rd edition of its largest fundraising event, Bloor Street Entertains on November 27th in Toronto, presented by returning Signature Partner BMO. To celebrate the long-standing tradition that is Bloor Street Entertains and to highlight its […]
New study will evaluate HIV self-testing for the first time in Canada
Countries that have implemented self-testing / home testing kits have improved HIV diagnosis rates, improved health of those living with HIV, and has resulted in a decrease in the transmission of HIV. TORONTO — A new study led by St. Michael’s Hospital’s MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions is the first in Canada to evaluate […]
CANFAR is pleased to jointly fund Canada’s first HIV self-test study
HIV infections are still on the rise in Canada. In fact, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, in 2017, 14% of people living with HIV remain undiagnosed, which represents 9,090 individuals living with HIV who are unaware of their status. Current HIV testing approaches are not reaching the undiagnosed, who are estimated to […]
AIDSbeat 2019 presents “Back to the Movies”
The annual anticipated fundraising event of the summer AIDSbeat in support of CANFAR is back once again on June 7th, 2019 with a mission to fund all aspects of HIV research and end HIV in Canada. AIDSbeat 2019 presents “Back to the Movies” an annual rock ‘n’ roll battle of the bands charity bash organized […]
CANFAR partners with SExT: Sex Education by Theatre on second national tour
Starting this May 9th, SExT: Sex Education by Theatre in partnership with The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) will once again perform in a national high schools’ tour to promote sexual health education to youth in some of Canada’s most remote communities that are greatly affected by the HIV and STI epidemic. Recently, the […]
LoveIn StigmaOut
This February, CANFAR is calling on Canadians to spread the love and challenge HIV stigma. We want Canadians living with HIV to know that they are loved and appreciated – on Valentines Day, and all year round. Problems with watching the full video? Watch the CANFAR Ambassador Love In Stigma Out Video on YouTube. […]
Congratulations Jan Courtin!
CANFAR is excited to congratulate Jan Courtin on winning the Bloor Street Entertains 2018 Raffle: Crystal Cruise Ocean Voyage paired with Delta Air Lines! Thank you once again to Tully Luxury Travel and Delta Air Lines for this year’s amazing raffle prize! Win a once-in-a-lifetime voyage for two (2) on any worldwide itinerary aboard Crystal Cruises. The winning prize […]
Tunnel Vision Music Video Release
TORONTO – On November 25th, 2018, in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, SExT: Sex Education by Theatre in partnership with The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) will release their second music video #TunnelVision highlighting the topic of domestic violence. Watch Tunnel Vision Now: November 25th, 2018 marks the International […]