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aidsbeat 2022

Join us on Friday, June 3, 2022 for the 25th Anniversary of AIDSbeat

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Announcing the Official Launch of CANFAR’s new youth resource, Sexfluent

Read our press release and learn more about Sexfluent here.

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CANFAR celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

Welcome to CANFAR

The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) was founded in 1987 and aims to end Canada’s HIV epidemic by leading national strategies to increase prevention, testing, treatment and linkage to care, and to end HIV stigma.

Fueled by fundraising, CANFAR supports research, builds awareness and cultivates partnerships.

Over the past three and a half decades, CANFAR has invested more than $24 million in close to 500 grants to HIV/AIDS research projects that have led to tremendous breakthroughs in HIV prevention, testing, access to treatment, stigma, and the search for a cure. In addition, CANFAR annually reaches thousands of Canadian youth and educators through its national youth HIV awareness programs.

CANFAR’s work in ending the HIV epidemic in Canada would not be possible without the support and generosity of our donors.

Join us for the 25th Anniversary of AIDSbeat

AIDSbeat will be hosted at El Mocambo on Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at 7:30pm.

The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) is excited to announce the 25th anniversary of AIDSbeat, the epic celebration between some of Toronto’s most prominent lawyers and law firms. This year’s event is chaired by David Palumbo, Baker McKenzie and Nicole Sigouin, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, our Event Founder and Honourary Chair, Patricia Olasker.

Toronto’s most influential lawyers and business professionals put AIDSbeat in their calendar a year in advance. Our patrons range from die-hard Dylan fans, to those who live for The Weeknd.

Our lineup of uber-talented bands will be as eclectic and diverse as the city of Toronto. Up to five different bands take to the stage to perform, including special guest, Theo Thams.

CANFAR is grateful to welcome back our AIDSbeat sponsors for our 25th Anniversary edition, view the full listing.

Join us in our goal for the 25th edition of AIDSbeat, to raise funds in support of reducing the number of new HIV cases across the country.

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Events

$1.1M raised in support of CANFAR’s mission to end HIV in Canada at the 25th anniversary of Bloor Street Entertains

$1.1M raised in support of CANFAR’s mission to end HIV in Canada at the 25th

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December 1, 2021
Research

SOLO STUDY

SOLO STUDY GTA-based HIV self-testing research study launches to reach African, Caribbean and Black communities

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October 25, 2021
Research

CANFAR’s First Annual Yorkville Block Party

On September 22nd, 2021, CANFAR held its first annual Yorkville Block Party within one of Bloor-Yorkville’s most prestigious locations, 99

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October 1, 2021
Research

Congratulations to this year’s CANFAR/CTN Postdoc Fellow, Dr. Cara Spence

The CTN Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Program was launched to collaborate with and nurture the next

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August 3, 2021
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HIV Awareness

Welcome to Sexfluent! CANFAR’s New Youth-Focused HIV & Sexual Empowerment Platform

We are excited to officially launch Sexfluent.ca, CANFAR’s new youth-driven platform aimed at preventing HIV

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July 16, 2021
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HIV Awareness

CANFAR Publishes Findings from its 2019 National Youth Survey

Currently, there is no up-to-date national data on Canadian youth’s sexual health, mental health, and

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June 22, 2021
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