A Message of Hope from Incoming CEO Kyle Clifford on World AIDS Day

New York, NY December 1, 2025 — amfAR today released a message from incoming CEO Kyle Clifford who shares his personal journey with HIV and steadfast commitment to finding a cure for AIDS. Clifford reflects on his AIDS diagnosis, how advances in research transformed his life, and why leading amfAR marks a deeply personal mission.

The video offers a powerful, first-person look at why the search for a cure has never been more urgent—and a message of hope as we mark more than 40 years of the pandemic.

“World AIDS Day is a really important day for a whole host of reasons. It’s a celebration of life. It’s a celebration of the progress that we’ve made. No matter what is happening in this world, we’re going to stay razor focused on finding a cure for HIV.”

“To people who are living with HIV or people who want to end the epidemic, amfAR stands with you shoulder to shoulder in this fight. We are 100% committed. We will not give up until we make AIDS history.”

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