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amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. Since 1985, amfAR has raised nearly $950 million in support of its programs and has awarded more than 3,800 grants to research teams worldwide.

Media Contacts

Events Coverage

Bennah Serfaty
Senior Director, Communications
(212) 806-1607
bennah.serfaty@amfar.org

External Communications

Robert Kessler
Manager, Program Communications
(212) 806-1602
robert.kessler@amfar.org

2025


Over $17 Million Raised at 31st Edition of amfAR Gala Cannes

Antibes, France – May 23, 2025 — Over $17 million was raised last night for amfAR’s AIDS research programs at the 31st edition of amfAR Gala Cannes. The black-tie gala, which took place at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, was hosted by Academy Award-nominated actor, producer, and advocate Taraji P. Henson and featured captivating performances by iconic GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Duran Duran, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ciara, and GRAMMY®-nominated chart-topping superstar entertainer and current frontman of Queen Adam Lambert. The evening also included a dinner, a live auction of one-of-a kind luxury items and contemporary art, and a fashion show curated by Carine Roitfeld

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