National AIDS Memorial

Thank you Mayors Lightfoot, Garcia and de Blasio for leading such a powerful, passionate and important conversation on the impact of AIDS and Covid-19 on marginalized communities. If you missed it watch it at www.aidsmemorial.org. #MayorLightfoot #MayorDeBlasio #mayorgarcia #WorldAIDSDay #COVID #AIDS #HIV

We feel hope this Sunday morning. Listen to Alida McKeon’s song Hope - she performed her beautiful song for our World AIDS Day Observance. Watch some of the inspiring conversations -- Dr. Fauci, Mayor Lightfood, Mayor di Blasio, Cleve Jones and more at www.aidsmemorial.org/wad2020 #AIDS #HIV #WorldAIDSDay #alidamckeon

Public We’ve had a tremendous response from organizations wanting to be part of our 50-state virtual Quilt exhibition officially launching on World AIDS Day thru March 31, 2021. We are extending the deadline for participants to be part of this historic effort to use the power and beauty of the Quilt to help our nation heal during these difficult times. Learn more: AIDSMemorial.org/2020virtual #aidsquilt #WorldAIDSDay #NationalAIDSMemorial #COVID19

National AIDS Memorial Family: We have an amazing opportunity to be part of this year’s World AIDS Day -- join our virtual choir and help us officially open the first-ever AIDS Quilt virtual exhibition with an inspirational performance. We are looking for choir members from every state and US territory -- click below if you or someone you know might be interested in auditioning for this unique experience. Also, there is still time to sign up to be a display host for the exhibition. Learn more below. #WorldAIDSDay #NationalAIDSMemorial #aidsquilt #AIDS

Thanks Mike for sharing this important story #aids #HIV #AIDSQuilt #WorldAIDSDay

Hear messages of hope from Dr. Fauci, Dr. Ho and many more...you can watch our World AIDS Day observance at www.aidsmemorial.org/wad2020 #AIDS #HIV #WorldAIDSDay

In case you missed our World AIDS Day observance, you can watch it anytime. We hope you are inspired and on this Giving Tuesday, we also hope you will consider supporting the National AIDS Memorial. Simply text HOPE2020 to 56512, or go to our donation page https://bit.ly/36gYymj. #WorldAIDSDay #AIDS #HIV #COVID #GivingTuesday

We enjoyed talking with Robert Drake this week from WXPN Philadelphia about our upcoming AIDS Quilt virtual exhibition and World AIDS Day forum on December 1.

Even though we couldn’t gather today in the Grove for World AIDS Day, we are keeping the tradition of reading newly engraved names of those lost, those who loved them, and friends of the Memorial. #AIDS #WorldAIDSDay

On World AIDS Day, the National AIDS Memorial is proud to honor Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. David Ho, two leaders on the forefront of the AIDS and Covid-19 pandemics. We hope you will join us on December 1 as we bring together powerful voices for a national conversation about health justice, social activism, remembrance and hope. Learn more at www.aidsmemorial.org. #NationalAIDSMemorial #WorldAIDSDay #aidsquilt #COVID19 #AnthonyFauci #DavidHo

Listen to an interview with John Cunningham of the National AIDS Memorial discussing the upcoming 50-state virtual Quilt display and exhibition launching for World AIDS Day. Please support the Quilt with a $500 donation and have a customized 8-block display curated for your organization as part of the exhibition. #aidsquilt

The National AIDS Memorial family wishes Cleve Jones a happy birthday today. His vision 35 years ago inspired our beloved Quilt and he continues to be an important leader and voice today on issues we all care deeply about. Today, on National Coming Out Day, join Cleve for a LIVE Facebook @1 pm PT/4 pm ET as he shares his own personal coming out story. Thank you Cleve!

Each year on World AIDS Day, the Quilt team works with hundreds of partners to arrange in-person Quilt displays around the country. This year for health and safety reasons that isn’t possible due to Covid-19. The proceeds from Quilt displays account for more than half of the Quilt’s operating budget, helping ensure the care and conservation of the Quilt’s 48,000 panels. To ensure continued funding in the year ahead, the National AIDS Memorial is organizing a virtual Quilt ...exhibition that will feature Quilt displays from individuals and organizations representing all 50 states and U.S. territories. We hope you will consider being a virtual display host and support this important endeavor. With your $500 donation we will curate and feature a selection of beautiful Quilt blocks of your choice along with your personalized narrative to accompany the display. The exhibition will launch November 16th in advance of World AIDS Day thru March 31, 2021. Through this exhibition, we hope the power and beauty of the Quilt can provide hope and comfort to those suffering loss and grief from Covid-19 and remind people from all around our nation that the Quilt remains a symbol of compassion, healing and remembrance that can inspire people and transform indifference into action. Sign up today -- we invite you to learn more and be part of this historic exhibition. www.aidsmemorial.org/2020virtual See more

Our community mourns the loss of a dear and loyal friend, Randy Schiller. For many years, Randy was the sound, lighting and video master for iconic San Francisco clubs and bars such as I-Beam, The Box, Trocadero Transfer, Detour, Badlands, Midnight Sun, Moby Dick, Phoenix, and others. It was Randy who first brought magic to the Redwood Grove in the early years of our annual fundraising gala, Light in the Grove - magical lighting, sound effects, and ethereal glowing fireflies. Randy gave generously to his community in so many different ways. He was a longtime, generous supporter of the National AIDS Memorial and other organizations such as The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation and the AIDS Emergency Fund. Thank you for everything, Randy - our love for you will live on.

The National AIDS Memorial joins with our nation in mourning the loss of an icon, a leader, a voice for all. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an inspiration to so many and we are forever thankful for her service to our nation. We hope you take some time to watch this powerful interview with Justice Ginsburg where she talks about women’s issues, gay marriage and social justice, among other important issues. She was a trailblazer! #RBG #rbgforever

Each year the San Francisco Flagging in the Park committee supports the National AIDS Memorial by donating proceeds from its annual event held in the Grove. Due to COVID-19 they weren’t able to gather in person so they’ve created an online auction. The art of flag dancing, more commonly referred to as flagging, is the undulation, spinning and waving of flags in a rhythmic fashion to music. For over two decades, the National AIDS Memorial has been honored to partner with the flagging community to provide a location in the Grove where hundreds gather annually to display and celebrate a developing art form. At its core, flagging is a celebration of life and hope for a future free of AIDS, stigma, and divisiveness. We hope you will consider supporting the auction.

Thanks Mashable for helping share the story of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. #Mashable #aidsquilt

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Ryan White Care Act. Quilt founder Cleve Jones shares his insights about that important moment in history and the U.S. government response to the AIDS and COVID pandemics. #aidsawareness #NationalAIDSMemorial #RyanWhite #CleveJones #aidsquilt

Just a reminder to join today’s Make HIV History event. Sign up and be part of this important virtual gathering.

We hope you can participate in an important virtual event, Make HIV History, A National Gathering hosted by Vivent Health on Tuesday, August 18 @ 11am PDT that will bring together national leaders to discuss ending the HIV epidemic in the United States. Vivent Health is an important partner with the National AIDS Memorial and we are proud to support this event that will include U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Dazon Dixon Diallo and Cleve Jones, among others. Register and learn more by visiting Vivent Health’s event webpage.