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.