Cinema Against AIDS Toronto is a collaboration between amfAR and Dignitas International, two organizations dedicated to ending the AIDS pandemic through innovative research and determined activism.

About amfAR

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 the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $340 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.

About Dignitas International

Dignitas International is a medical humanitarian organization that develops innovative solutions for HIV/AIDS and other priority diseases. Dignitas provides frontline medical care and training, implements high-impact research, innovates models of care, and advocates for changes in global health policy. Since its inception in 2004, Dignitas has dramatically increased access to HIV/AIDS care and is expanding its community-based model to improve the lives of millions in Africa.

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Cinema Against AIDS TorontoMany know amfAR through the Cinema Against AIDS galas, which are among the most high-profile and consistently successful charitable events in the world. Since the first Cinema Against AIDS in 1993, hosted by amfAR’s Founding International Chairman Elizabeth Taylor, these signature benefits have played a pivotal role in focusing attention on the continuing fight against AIDS and have generated more than $70 million in support for the Foundation’s innovative AIDS research programs. In addition to the annual gala held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival, Cinema Against AIDS events have been held during the Dubai, Rome, Sundance, and Venice film festivals.

In 2009 amfAR partnered with Dignitas International to bring this event to Toronto, and in just three years the event has raised more than $2.5 million for two organizations dedicated to ending the AIDS pandemic through innovative research and determined activism. The event features a cocktail reception, dinner, a live auction of one-of-a-kind luxury items, and top-notch entertainment.

STAR POWER

Cinema Against AIDS Toronto attracts a glittering list of celebrities, entertainment industry elite, top-tier business leaders, and high-profile society. Event chairs, guest presenters, and performers have included Kim Cattrall, Emmanuelle Chiriquí, Kenneth Cole, Deborah Cox, Emilio Estevez, Linda Evangelista, Eve, Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York, Terry Gilliam, Trudy Grant, Kathy Griffin, Cheyenne Jackson, Ryan Kwanten, John Legend, Sarah McLachlan, Bill Nighy, Elisa Nuyten, James Purefoy, Vanessa Redgrave, Heather Reisman, Miranda Richardson, Kelly Rowland, Julian Schnabel, Martin Sheen, Verne Troyer, Stanley Tucci, Martha Wash, and Michelle Yeoh.

PRESS COVERAGE

Cinema Against AIDS Toronto has become one of the most high-profile parties during the Toronto International Film Festival and is eagerly anticipated and widely publicized every year, earning extensive press coverage. The event has been featured in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, Flare, The Globe and Mail, Hello! Canada, The Huffington Post, InStyle, The National Post, The New York Times, Toronto Life, US Weekly, Variety, The Wall Street Journal, and countless other magazines, newspapers, websites, and trade publications.

SPONSORSHIP

Given the enormous success and visibility of Cinema Against AIDS, the Toronto event has attracted an impressive list of corporate supporters and sponsors including The Bay, BMO Financial Group, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Cisco Canada, Fairmont Royal York, Foss Cadillac, Grey Goose Vodka, Gucci, Hermès, Hello! Canada, Hewlett-Packard Company, HSBC, The Imax Corporation, Joe Fresh Style, Kenneth Cole Reaction, M·A·C Cosmetics, Magna International Inc., Marc Jacobs Fragrances, Research In Motion, Rimmell, Royal Bank of Canada, Sullivan Entertainment, The Thompson Hotels, TD Securities, Tiffany & Co., and Vera Wang Lovestruck, among others.