"The annual Light in the Grove fundraiser for the National AIDS Memorial took place on November 30, 2025, at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park. This breathtaking community experience, recognized as one of the Bay Area's best LGBTQ+ fundraising events, always includes a stroll through the magically lit grove, imaginative artistic features, dance and musical performances, a candlelight reflection at the Circle of Friends, moving displays of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, inspirational reflections, and multiple food and drink stations."
"Returning to emcee the event was the always brilliant Sister Roma. This year's Lifetime of Commitment Award was presented to writer, speaker, and community leader Race Bannon. For over four decades, Bannon has been a leading voice in LGBTQ+ health, kink-positive activism, and HIV/AIDS education. His work has helped shape more inclusive conversations about wellness, identity, and human connection-making an indelible impact on generations of advocates."
Light in the Grove fundraiser took place on November 30, 2025, at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park. The event featured a stroll through a magically lit grove, imaginative artistic installations, dance and musical performances, a candlelight reflection at the Circle of Friends, moving displays of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, inspirational reflections, and multiple food and drink stations. Sister Roma returned to emcee the evening. The Lifetime of Commitment Award was presented to Race Bannon, who for over four decades has led LGBTQ+ health, kink-positive activism, and HIV/AIDS education. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi appeared as a surprise guest and condemned the White House for not officially observing World AIDS Day. Numerous members of the San Francisco Bay Times attended, and the publication served as a longstanding media sponsor of Light in the Grove.
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