The Catalyst | Tri-Annual Print Newsletter | Spring 2017
Thanks to 30 years of funding research, advancements have transformed HIV from a death sentence to a manageable disease. CANFAR celebrates the great strides Canadian HIV and AIDS research has made with this special research edition of the Catalyst newsletter. Read the Catalyst Spring Edition Here
Armando Mendonca
Another member of CANFAR’s family who really kicks into high gear at this time of year is Armando Mendonca. For well over five years Armando has brought his connections, flair, and passion in support of CANFAR events and programs. His creativity and extensive network opens doors for us that we didn’t even know existed! The […]
RBC
While much has changed at CANFAR over the past 30 years, the support we have received from RBC has remained consistent and profound. RBC’s engagement with CANFAR has consistently spanned across every aspect of our operation. CANFAR President & COO, Kyle Winters, commented, “RBC is truly part of the DNA of CANFAR.” For decades, RBC […]
Lincoln Motor Company
If you attended Post-BSE (the Bloor Street Entertains after party) you no doubt saw the beautiful Lincoln Continental parked in front of the Royal Ontario Museum. Heralding the return of its iconic flagship, the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental embodies elegance, serenity, and effortless power. Little wonder people were lined to have their photo taken next […]
Mrs. Sylvia Mantella
Some people know Mrs. Sylvia Mantella for her smile in the society pages and her striking fashion choices. At the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR), we know Mrs. Mantella first and foremost for her generosity. This year marked the second year Mrs. Mantella has co-chaired CANFAR’s signature fundraising gala—Bloor Street Entertains. To help us […]
Federal MPs Join CANFAR in Practicing “Safe Sox”
Openly gay MPs Seamus O’Regan, Scott Brison, and Randy Boissonnault joined dozens of others at the “Byward Social,” an event organized by CANFAR Legacy Group Co-Chairs Michael Gennis and Jason Sordi. The event, at upscale clothing boutique Schad, located on Sussex Drive, encouraged people to practice “safe sox”. The timing for the event on November […]
Twenty Years of Bloor Street Entertains
Two dozen chefs. More than a dozen florists. Twenty-three venues transformed. And nearly 800 of Toronto’s movers and shakers gathering for Bloor Street Entertains, one incredible evening in support of HIV and AIDS research. All of that and a world of choices were present on November 30th for the 20th anniversary of the Canadian Foundation […]
International AIDS Conference 2016: Complacency is the New Conspiracy
“The opportunity to bend the curve of the epidemic is before us. It is up to all of us to seize every opportunity so that we may end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Canada is and will continue to be a steadfast partner in making sure these advances and opportunities reach all […]
Supporting Our National Partners
Supporting our national partners and working with local organizations to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS across the country. This fall, I represented the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)’s One and All program in Edmonton, Alberta. I was accompanied by our National Youth Ambassador, Muluba Habanyama, who was invited to speak at the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton […]
Engaging Indigenous Youth in HIV Awareness
Engaging Indigenous youth in HIV Awareness to improve health outcomes in their communities. Recently, I travelled to the Yukon Territory to explore how the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) can involve Indigenous youth in our new educational program, One and All. I visited the town of Haines Junction to interview scholar and activist Harlan […]