AmfAR is rolling out the red carpet for its second black-tie gala fundraiser in Dallas.
On October 24, Academy Award-winning actor Charlize Theron is taking the spotlight, where she’ll be honored with the Award of Inspiration at the amfAR Dallas gala.
The gala’s proceeds benefit amfAR’s HIV research and initiatives to advance global health. The event is built upon 26 years of partnering with the Dallas community, led by amfAR trustees Cindy Rachofsky and Howard Rachofsky with TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art.
“Charlize Theron’s longstanding support of amfAR and HIV/AIDS care and prevention through her own foundation make her an inspiration to us all,” said amfAR CEO Kyle Clifford. “We are grateful to her for her tireless work and are thrilled to be able to recognize her at our event in Dallas this year.”
Charlize Theron, while best known for her acting work, including her role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey this year, is a major advocate for humanitarian work. Theron is the founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), which not only supports South African youth but also partners with 16 community-based organizations to support sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention.
To date, Theron’s organization partners have helped 4.8 million youth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project launched its Together for Her campaign with CARE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation aimed to combat gender-based violence and, along with the Ford Foundation, advocated for global vaccine equity.
Despite major progress over four decades, nearly 10 million people living with HIV do not have lifesaving medication, including more than 600,000 children. Through the Dallas community’s generosity over 26 years, amfAR has raised $66.5 million in biomedical research.
The amfAR Dallas gala will include musical performances, cocktails, a black-tie dinner, and a live auction. More details, including tickets and tables, can be found on their website.
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