Join us at Light in the Grove, a powerful celebration supporting the essential mission and programs of the National AIDS Memorial. This breathtaking community experience has been recognized as the Bay Area’s best LGBTQ+ fundraising event and includes:
A champagne or sparkling beverage stroll through the magically-lit Grove
Imaginative artistic features
Enchanting dance and musical performances
A candlelight reflection at the Circle of Friends
Moving displays of the AIDS Memorial Quilt
Inspirational reflections from featured guest speakers
Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, dinner, sweets, and beverage stations
We are honored that Sister Roma of San Francisco’s Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will serve as this year’s distinguished emcee. From fighting HIV/AIDS on the frontlines to combatting social media giants by sparking the #MyNameIs movement, Roma has dedicated more than half her life to fighting for health and social justice.
In honor of his contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS, Dan Bernal will receive the Lifetime of Commitment Award. His accomplishments include:
UCSF's Vice Chancellor for Community and Government Relations
HIV/AIDS patient advocate on the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Former San Francisco District Chief of Staff for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Our Vision: Never again will a community be harmed because of fear, silence, discrimination, or stigma.
Together, we work to ensure that the story of AIDS be told in perpetuity, and used as a teaching tool to rally current and future generations in the continuing fight for health, racial, and social justice.
For three decades, we’ve worked to advance our mission through our essential programs. We bring communities together through our Grove Community Volunteer Workdays, Quilt community displays, youth activist scholarships, AIDS storytelling programs, and inspiring events.
All of this would not be possible without your continued support. Thank you for your friendship, love, and commitment to our mission.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024
6:00PM - 9:30PM
NATIONAL AIDS MEMORIAL GROVE
NANCY PELOSI DRIVE & BOWLING GREEN DRIVE
GOLDEN GATE PARK
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PRISM
ILLUMINATION
GLOW
REFLECTION
MIRROR
Bart Vis
Colleen & Robert D. Haas
Alex Sloan & Excelerate Foundation
Butch Trusty & Kino Mostany
Barbara G. Maury & Bonnie J. Johnson
Alex Ingersoll & Martin Tannenbaum
Annie Wilson
Beth Ross & Laura Trupin
Bill Stanziani
Mark Leno
Becky Kaapuni
Bill Stewart & Tom Sheffler
Colin Gallagher
Dana & Janice Kuhn
David Gin & Gary Nathan
Deb & Charlie Denison
International Gay Bowling Organization
Jaime Peruffo-Gambale
Jake Stewart/State Farm
Jason Pulido
John B. Cunningham
Leslie Ewing
Mark Pellegrino & Stuart Kent
Mickey Cogliandro
Oscar Fabian & August Becker
P Tyrone Smith
Paul E. Scott & Scott Simons
Paul Graffagnino & Rick Frautschi
Paul Loeffler & Mike Sullivan
Pauline Roothman
Peter Mattair
Race Bannon & Mike Pierce
Robin Lewis
Scott Balentine
Shanéa Thomas
Shanthi Noriega
Steve Gallagher/Coldwell Banker
Suzanne Schmidt Kennedy & Linda C. Schmidt
Tom Hennes
Blake Spears
Bob & Connie de
Laveaga Stoops
David McMurry
Dr. Eric Collier &
Mr. Joseph Newell
Jamie & Michael Moore
John Montfort & Marino Oliveira
Larry Stites
Letitia Moore
Mario P. Diaz
Marsha Raulston &
Marge Boric
Metropolitan Community
Castro Country Club
Church of San Francisco
Michael & Alison
Moëd Paolercio
Rig Daddy
Terry Huwe & Doug James
Tom Jensen
Vance Nesbitt/Reviv Serums
Inspire Real Estate-
Dan Dodd Group
Karteek Patel & Colin Petheram
Lance Henderson
Matthew Denckla
Ron Adams & Leah Ogden
Sara Schwartz & Ken Blum
Wally Bowman & Russ Parker
Dan Ripley & Jeff Bruce
Ed Ow
Chris Winslow & Mike Richey
Joseph Sobiesiak & William Hicks
Judith D. Auerbach & Mark Abramson
Margarita Gandia & Diana Campoamor
Robert Holgate
Elise K. Haas
Elizabeth Raffin
Frank Ching & Charley Kearns
Martin Tian & Tom Raffin
Phyllis Cook
Margarita Gondia & Diana Campoamor
- HOPE PARTNERS -
- HEALING PARTNERS -
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- PRESENTING PARTNER -
Tom Raffin, Co-Chair
Mike Richey, Co-Chair
Annie Wilson
Barbara Maury
Beth Ross
Blake Spears
Butch Trusty
Karteek Patel
Lance Henderson
Leslie Ewing
Paul Scott
Sara Schwartz
Shanéa Thomas
Shanthi Noriega
Tom Jensen
STAFF & ADVISORS
John Cunningham, CEO
Oscar Fabian, Director of Development
Brian Holman
Gert McMullin
Jada Harris
Karen Hanzawa
Matt Kennedy
Mike Fung
Rick Oculto
Roddy Williams
Stephen Schram
Steve Sagaser
Travis Matthews
Will Roczkos
- REMEMBRANCE PARTNERS -
EVENT PRODUCTION PARTNERS: