News

February 2012

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