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May 2013

We're Moving this Weekend!

We're Moving this Weekend!

We're moving this weekend. Read this post to see what that means!

Thank You for Making 'Our Future Without AIDS' a Great Success!

Thank You for Making 'Our Future Without AIDS' a Great Success!

CANFAR's Young Professional Council held their third annual 'Our Future Without AIDS' fundraising event on Saturday! Thanks to everyone who made it a great success!

April 2013

Meet the Ottawa Legacy Group

Meet the Ottawa Legacy Group

On April 28, 2013, the Ottawa Legacy Group held their first reception. Find out more here!

Moving Towards a Cure

We're Moving! Help us raise $5,000 through Indiegogo to cover expenses!

Our Future Without AIDS is Tomorrow!

Our Future Without AIDS is Tomorrow!

The third annual, Our Future Without AIDS, put on by CANFAR's Young Professional Council, is TOMORROW! Take a look at some of the fun things guests can expect!

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Happy National Volunteer Week!

CANFAR is so grateful to our amazing volunteers. We could not exist without you!

Get Great Art and Support Life-Saving Research!

Get Great Art and Support Life-Saving Research!

The Our Future Without AIDS art auction catalogue is here!

Volunteer at

Volunteer at "Our Future Without AIDS"

CANFAR's Young Professional Council (YPC) is looking for volunteers for their annual fundraiser, Our Future Without AIDS.

March 2013

CANFAR Joins the 10th Toronto Timeraiser

CANFAR Joins the 10th Toronto Timeraiser

We're off to the 10th Toronto Timeraiser event tonight to recruit some volunteers. We can't wait to meet lots of fantastic people!

CANFAR Campus Club Profile: McGill

CANFAR Campus Club Profile: McGill

CANFAR McGill has been promoting AIDS awareness at McGill since 2003. We sat down with Co-Presidents, Samantha Zevy and Jennifer Marcus, to learn more about their fantastic group.

February 2013

Rubby Your Ducky

Rubby Your Ducky

The 3rd annual Rubby Your Ducky is here!

MuchMusic Shares their Kisses

MuchMusic Shares their Kisses

MuchMusic VJs spread the Kisses 4 CANFAR love to help kiss HIV and AIDS goodbye!

Kisses 4 CANFAR launches today!

Kisses 4 CANFAR launches today!

Don those red lips and kiss your favourite person, because Kisses 4 CANFAR officially launches TODAY!

January 2013

CANFAR Campus Club Profile: Dalhousie

CANFAR Campus Club Profile: Dalhousie

CANFAR Dalhousie is one of CANFAR’s strongest and most active campus clubs. We sat down and chatted with their President, Michelle McFadden. Read more here!

Calling All Event Managers and Planners!

Calling All Event Managers and Planners!

CANFAR is soliciting responses to our Request for Proposal (RFP) and Value-Added Services from Toronto-based individuals and companies.

December 2012

Happy Holidays from CANFAR!

Happy Holidays from CANFAR!

This holiday season, we want to say thank you.

ALDO Fights AIDS with CANFAR

ALDO Fights AIDS with CANFAR

ALDO Racing is back and more determined than ever to raise vital funds for CANFAR!

CANFAR Your Campus This World AIDS Day

CANFAR Your Campus This World AIDS Day

This year, CANFAR asked post-secondary students across Canada how they would “CANFAR their Campus” and spark a national movement for World AIDS Day on December 1, 2012.

November 2012

Creating an AIDS-Free World

Creating an AIDS-Free World

This World AIDS Day, help CANFAR create an AIDS-Free World!

October 2012

Special Ticket Offer to Most Acclaimed Show of the Season

Special Ticket Offer to Most Acclaimed Show of the Season

Enjoy this special ticket offer to The Normal Heart, Larry Kramer's heartrending drama about the beginnings of the AIDS epidemic in NYC.

25 Years of CANFAR

25 Years of CANFAR

CANFAR supporters told us what CANFAR's 25th anniversary means to them.

CANFAR Receives a Senecan Award of Distinction

CANFAR Receives a Senecan Award of Distinction

CANFAR was recognized with a “Senecan of Distinction” award for our long-standing relationship as a community partner of the college.

Young Professionals are In the Loop!

Young Professionals are In the Loop!

The CANFAR Young Professional Council hosted its annual “In The Loop” event, a cocktail party designed to introduce CANFAR to the young professional community.

September 2012

Welcome Back Students!

Welcome Back Students!

As another school year begins, we are excited to annouce some new information about our youth campaign. You'll want to check this out!

CANFAR at TIFF 2012

CANFAR at TIFF 2012

CANFAR teamed up with TDot TV for a great TIFF 2012!

August 2012

Win Free Tickets to Get on Board for CANFAR

Win Free Tickets to Get on Board for CANFAR

Win free tickets to Get on Board for CANFAR through this cool

CANFAR at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival

CANFAR at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival

CANFAR is proud to partner with Carnival Nations!

July 2012

Soccer Tournament & BBQ in Support of CANFAR

Soccer Tournament & BBQ in Support of CANFAR

On July 28, score some goals for CANFAR at the Memorial University soccer tournament and BBQ!

June 2012

Scientific Advisory Committee Meets at CANFAR

Scientific Advisory Committee Meets at CANFAR

Some of the leading experts on HIV and AIDS research are gathered at CANFAR to determine which proposals get funding for the upcoming year.

April 2012

Wine with a Cause!

Wine with a Cause!

Support our new partnership with Daniel Lenko Estate Winery, and purchase a bottle of Chardonngay wine. $1 will go directly to CANFAR!

CANFAR at CAHR 2012

CANFAR at CAHR 2012

Our joint National Survey with the SRC-HIV on Canadian attitudes to HIV and AIDS is being presented today at the 21st Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research.

Challenge Yourself for CANFAR!

Challenge Yourself for CANFAR!

Want to support CANFAR in a unique and challenging way?! Have you always dreamed of exploring remote corners of the world?!

March 2012

Lend a Hand for Have a Heart!

Lend a Hand for Have a Heart!

Lend us your hands, and minds! Help us create an innovative new national program by joining us for a focus group.

March Legacy Group Reception

March Legacy Group Reception

Last Sunday, CANFAR's Legacy Group held their second event with special guest Mark Tewksbury. Thanks to all who attended!

RUBBER YOUR DUCKY 2012

RUBBER YOUR DUCKY 2012

It's super easy to raise money and awareness for a great cause... Here's how! :)

National Condom Day?

National Condom Day?

It's trending on twitter, but today in not National Condom Day. Still, you can't give condoms enough appreciation for all they do!

In Honour of International Women's Day

In Honour of International Women's Day

CANFAR is grateful to all the amazing women who have supported us, and are working to make this world better for all.

25 Years of Funding Vital AIDS Research!

25 Years of Funding Vital AIDS Research!

2012 marks CANFAR's 25th anniversary as Canada's only independent AIDS research charity.

February 2012

Bon Voyage to the 2012 Have a Heart Team

Bon Voyage to the 2012 Have a Heart Team

The HAH team bids farewell to the CANFAR office!

She Sits Beside Ru!  (In the Office and the on the Website!)

She Sits Beside Ru! (In the Office and the on the Website!)

Meet the other intern in CANFAR's communications department, Margot!

She's Got Graphics

She's Got Graphics

Meet CANFAR's new graphic design intern, Rushania Ishkulova! Or as we like to call her, Ru!

First Canadian Team to Complete Dakar - Does It For CANFAR!

First Canadian Team to Complete Dakar - Does It For CANFAR!

ALDO's Racing team raced and raised money for CANFAR in the legendary Dakar Rally this January.

RUBBER YOUR DUCKY 2012!

For the second year in a row you can attend this great event and raise money for CANFAR.

Keshia Chanté and NSS Help Kick Off the 2012 Campaign!

Keshia Chanté and NSS Help Kick Off the 2012 Campaign!

Keshia Chanté and some of the CANFAR staff visited Northern Secondary School in Toronto on February 9th to kick off the 2012 Have a Heart Campaign.

CBC Radio Interviews CANFAR Co-Chair, Dr.  Mark Wainberg

CBC Radio Interviews CANFAR Co-Chair, Dr. Mark Wainberg

Listen to CBC Radio's interveiw with Dr. Mark Wainberg on his AIDS research and becoming a fellow at the AAAS.

January 2012

CANFAR McGill's L'Affair En Rouge Supports AIDS Research

CANFAR McGill's L'Affair En Rouge Supports AIDS Research

McGill's upcoming annual L'Affair En Rouge will raise money for CANFAR

More Funding Needed to End AIDS

More Funding Needed to End AIDS

An end of AIDS is in sight, if the funds are there.

End AIDS with CANFAR Dalhousie

End AIDS with CANFAR Dalhousie

CANFAR Dalhousie holds their 8th annual Red Party to raise money for AIDS research.

CANFAR Champions for a CURE

CANFAR Champions for a CURE

Want to be involved in CANFAR in a unique and special way? Introducing Champions for a Cure, CANFAR’s new monthly giving program!

December 2011

Finishing Well

Finishing Well

The Fall interns are at their last week here in the CANFAR office.

Canadian-developed HIV vaccine approved for human studies

Canadian-developed HIV vaccine approved for human studies

A Canadian-developed vaccine to prevent HIV has been given the green light for testing in human clinical trials.

November 2011

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day

Today's World AIDS Day. Let's show the world that together we can end AIDS!

Go Red, END AIDS!

Go Red, END AIDS!

Go Red this World AIDS Day and END AIDS!

Special Offer to Attend Elton John Show Nov 8 to 12 in Toronto

Get a ticket to David Mirvish's "Love Lies Bleeding" and a percentage of the proceeds will go to CANFAR.

Let's be Social!

Let's be Social!

Have you ever volunteered? There are many benefits to contributing your time or talents to a cause you care about.

October 2011

We Got The Beat... AIDSbeat!

We Got The Beat... AIDSbeat!

We had a fabulous time rocking out at AIDSbeat for AIDS research!

AIDSbeat opens for the TSX!

AIDSbeat members were present to open the market this morning to celebrate tomorrow's event.

It's Vegas, Baby!

It's Vegas, Baby!

Join the legal community's biggest bash and annual fundraiser: AIDSbeat!

Have a Heart for CANFAR update!

It's one month in, and this team certainly has a heart for what they do! What is that? Watch their update!

September 2011

Interns... Update!

For those of you keeping score at home, this is the first of four months that our interns are working in our office. Find out what they've been up to.

WALKED to End AIDS

WALKED to End AIDS

Our Communications and PR intern Peter reflects on the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.

Let's DANCE!

Let's DANCE!

If you're in the city of Vancouver, consider coming out to the "Let's Dance for CANFAR" event. It's going to be a hoot and a half!

Have a Heart for CANFAR!

Have a Heart for CANFAR!

Meet the new Have a Heart for CANFAR team!

Introducing the Fall Intern Team!

Introducing the Fall Intern Team!

Meet the three fresh new faces of interns that are going to help us communicate everything HIV & AIDS-related to you from the CANFAR office!

August 2011

Faith's Travels to Kenya

Faith's Travels to Kenya

CANFAR Leader, Faith Feldman, gives insight on her trip to Kenya.

Paint It Red for CANFAR Tonight!

Paint It Red for CANFAR Tonight!

Paint it Red Rooftop Party at London Tap House in support of CANFAR

June 2011

Join us at the 31st annual Pride Parade!

Join us at the 31st annual Pride Parade!

CANFAR and Pride Toronto unite in celebration of the 31st annual Pride Parade! Want to be involved?!

30 years of AIDS is enough.

We'll take a look at how far we've come and where we need to go to end this disease for good.

We've Saved You A Front Row Seat...

We've Saved You A Front Row Seat...

Join us online as we release research on what Canadians think about AIDS.

May 2011

One Disease, A World of Experience

One Disease, A World of Experience

Join the CANFAR Young Professional Council for our first speaker series event.

Have a Heart Poster Contest: New Deadline!

Have a Heart Poster Contest: New Deadline!

We've extended the deadline!

An Inspiring Message from One of Our Own

An Inspiring Message from One of Our Own

Holly B's latest blog post reminds everyone at CANFAR why we do what we do. It's a must read!

Even More Updates!

Even More Updates!

It's that time again! Read up on the latest happenings in Kenya.

Baring Witness in Kenya

Baring Witness in Kenya

It's Day 10 of CANFAR goes to Kenya. See how our CANFAR Leaders are doing.

The CANFAR Leaders are at it again!

The CANFAR Leaders are at it again!

Things have been busy in Kenya. You'll have to click here to find out more.

Updates from Kenya

Updates from Kenya

Our CANFAR Leaders have been busy writing away in Kenya. Check out what they have to say.

Maeve: R & D Intern Extraordinaire!

Maeve: R & D Intern Extraordinaire!

Maeve's motto is a Mark Twain quote, but you'll have to read her questionnaire to find out which one!

You're Invited to His Party!

You're Invited to His Party!

Aaron's going to intern the heck out of our Events department this summer!

Let's welcome Danielle to CANFAR!

Let's welcome Danielle to CANFAR!

Meet Danielle, our fantastic National Programs intern this Summer!

Get Social with Tyler, CANFAR's Social Media Intern!

Get Social with Tyler, CANFAR's Social Media Intern!

Say "Hi!" to our new Social Media intern!

Our Future Without AIDS: Twitter Winner Recap

Our Future Without AIDS: Twitter Winner Recap

Twitter-contest winner Tara reflects on Our Future Without AIDS

Have a Heart for CANFAR Design Exhibition

Have a Heart for CANFAR Design Exhibition

Try your hand at designing some posters for our 2012 Have a Heart for CANFAR National Program!

Snack + Chat: Cover Your Pole, Protect Your Hole

Snack + Chat: Cover Your Pole, Protect Your Hole

If you're in Vancouver on Monday, May 9, come out for a Snack + Chat on how we can end AIDS together.

Welcome to Ron Blache-Fraser

Welcome to Ron Blache-Fraser

Chris Bunting welcomes the newest member of CANFAR's Advisory Council.

#futurewithoutaids

#futurewithoutaids

The CANFAR Young Professional Council's Our Future Without AIDS was amazing -- but see for yourself what people thought!

April 2011

Our Future Without AIDS is TONIGHT!

Tickets are still available at the door!

Our Future Without AIDS Update

We're getting ready for Our Future Without AIDS -- check out what we're up to around the office!

Eat Well. Do Good.

Eat Well. Do Good.

Buy Freshii this week at a great discount through WagJag -- $1 will go to CANFAR!

Win Tickets to Our Future Without AIDS

Win Tickets to Our Future Without AIDS

Announcing 3 new contests for Our Future Without AIDS

March 2011

Welcome to Holly #2!

Welcome to Holly #2!

Give a warm welcome to Holly, our new Events Manager!

In Memory of Elizabeth Taylor

In Memory of Elizabeth Taylor

The silver screen, and the fight against AIDS, wouldn't have been the same without Elizabeth Taylor.

Saying Goodbye & Hello

Saying Goodbye & Hello

The Have a Heart for CANFAR team is off on new adventures & we welcome Andrew T.!

February 2011

Rubber Your Ducky!

Rubber Your Ducky!

On March 4th, come out for an amazing night of fun and music for a good cause!

April 30th, Save the Date for Our Future Without AIDS

April 30th, Save the Date for Our Future Without AIDS

Mark your calendars for an event you WON'T want to miss!

Keshia Chanté Helps Kick Off Have a Heart for CANFAR!

Keshia Chanté Helps Kick Off Have a Heart for CANFAR!

On February 8th we launched Have a Heart for CANFAR at Riverdale CI!

January 2011

Have a Heart for CANFAR 2011 Gears Up!

Have a Heart for CANFAR 2011 Gears Up!

2,000 schools across Canada will receive Heart-o-gram packages in time for Valentine's Day!

Keshia Chanté named CANFAR Youth Ambassador

Keshia Chanté named CANFAR Youth Ambassador

Canada’s Pop Princess will help spread message of HIV/AIDS Awareness to nation’s youth