AIDS Foundation Chicago

Join Pride Action Tank on Friday, October 23 at Nobody's Darling (1744 W. Balmoral Ave) from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. to celebrate our anniversary!

Take a moment with us to celebrate 10 amazing years of community partnership, small victories, big wins and claim a stake in the future.

Enjoy great company, light bites, drinks, and the musical stylings of DJ JR. Plus, your first drink is on us!

Click the link below to register or use the bit.ly link on the flyer. We hope to see you there!

https://action.aidschicago.org/event/pat-10th-anniversary-wrap-party-plotting-our-next-queer-future/e850842

[AFC & Pride Action Tank’s Policy, Advocacy, & Communications work is not supported by federal funds.]

On Saturday 2,000 of us came together and demonstrated strength and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to our progress. With all of us working together we have already raised over $379,000! Thank you for your continued support of people living with and vulnerable to HIV.⁠
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Thank you for joining our history-making movement as we stake our claim to a future where there are no new HIV cases, and people living with HIV will thrive. Whether you were running the race, connecting in the village of vendors, or donating from afar, we couldn't have done this without you!⁠
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Find yourselves in the photos! View the full album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6gep
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➡️The race might be done, but the fundraising isn't over. Help reach our goal of $500,000 to support the work of our community partners and AIDS Foundation Chicago. You can still raise funds until Friday, November 14.⁠
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📸Photos by breezeartcreatives

On Saturday over 2,000 of us came together for AIDS Run & Walk Chicago! Thank you, Windy City Times, for covering it!

AIDS Run and Walk returns with Resist, Restore and Renew theme - Windy City Times Under crisp and sunny blue skies on the morning of Sept. 26, approximately 2,000 participants gathered at Soldier Field for this year’s Resist, Restore and Renew-themed AIDS Foundation Chicago’s (AFC) AIDS Run and Walk. During the event’s 25-year history, over 36,500 participants have helped r...

Join us in congratulating Simone Koehlinger on being inducted into Chicago's LGBT Hall of Fame in November! She was selected for her career of strengthening LGBTQ+ health in Chicago by expanding HIV prevention, testing, treatment, housing, mental health, and supportive services; advancing culturally responsive public health; and building collaborative systems that have helped thousands access care, achieve viral suppression, and improving their quality of life. ⁠
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The Annual Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark, Chicago. The ceremony is free and open to the public. To register: https://chicagolgbthalloffame.org/RSVP/

We talked with Dean Richards WGN about our upcoming AIDS Run & Walk event happening on Saturday, September 26. The weather is looking nice, and there's still time to register at aidsrunwalk.org

AIDS Run/Walk is this Coming Saturday, September 26 Join me at the annual AIDS Run/Walk outside of Soldier Field, Satur...

We can't wait to see you this Saturday at Soldier Field for our 25th AIDS Run & Walk Chicago! ⁠
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The event begins at 8:00 AM, with opening ceremonies at 9:30 AM. ⁠
At 10:30 AM the 5k/10k runs begin, followed by the 5k walk at 10:45. Be sure to stick around to celebrate the winners, cool-down with a beverage and snack, and enjoy entertainment from , ⁠.queefs, and during our closing ceremonies. Head home by 1 PM. ⁠
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All details can be found at aidsrunwalk.org and in your confirmation email!

A coalition of organizations—including Project VIDA, CALOR, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) and AIDS Foundation Chicago, among others—has organized this all-day event, which will feature guest speakers exploring various topics from treatment to PrEP through presentations and discussions. Healthcare and community HIV prevention professionals who directly work with the Latine patient population, as well as those who want to learn more, are invited. ⁠
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Learn more from Ricardo Jiménez of Puerto Rican Cultural Center and Dr. Cynthia Tucker of AFC: https://www.aidschicago.org/avanzando-juntos-conference-to-address-rising-hiv-rates-in-the-latine-community/
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[AFC communications is not supported with federal funding.]

Last call to sign up for AIDS Run & Walk Chicago! Online registration closes Friday, September 25th at noon. Day of registration will be available at the event on Saturday Sept 26th for a flat $50 fee. ⁠
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🎟️https://action.aidschicago.org/event/aids-run-and-walk-chicago-2026/e790663?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=september
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Don't miss your chance to gather with thousands of community members along the lakefront for a celebration and a 5k walk & roll, 5k run, or 10k run. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this event. Together we’ve raised more than $11 million to support HIV care, housing, and services that promote health and reduce HIV transmission.

The countdown to AIDS Run & Walk Chicago is on, and this week registration is only $20! Sign up at https://action.aidschicago.org/event/aids-run-and-walk-chicago-2026/e790663?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=september

No code needed! Discount is automatically applied.⁠

We can't wait to see you on Saturday, September 26!