I moved to New York City to work in the Broadway theatre scene in the early ’80s in the middle of the AIDS crisis. Within a matter of a few years, in my mid 20's, I started to deal with the horrific sickness and death of friends and colleagues, many of whom were my age. Young, gay men like myself were dropping as if...
When I began my recovery from meth addiction three years ago and entered 12-step programs, I was faced with a reality I had been ignoring for years: HIV is still an epidemic in my community. When I was using, no one talked about the risks of HIV and no one ever disclosed their status, despite the multitude of partners and the rare use of condoms....
So, admit it: You've followed all of our crazy cycling fun over the past three years and have wondered is ALC really that great? Well, the short answer is yes. But more importantly, why don't you come see for yourself!
ALC 2014 is open for business, folks. Riders and roadies have already begun signing up for the ride—taking place June 1-7, 2014—and we don't...
A sea of red riders and roadies flooded through central California yesterday for the 2013 AIDS/LifeCycle Red Dress Day. Check out all the red hot action in a video chronicling the most popular day of the rid courtesy of the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center.
From the description:
By: David Duran
Photo Credits: David Duran
A fundraiser within a fundraiser—that’s exactly what took place today during Day 3 of the AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC) ride. First time participants and veterans alike were asked the night before to bring cash, but some didn’t know the extent of the amazing day that lay ahead of them and the small town they would personally impact at midday. The lunch stop for...
We're so proud of Team Instinct (and jealous of the quads and booties they're building as they ride along the California Coast)! For a great look at why we're proud of our Team rider and roadies as well as all of this year's AIDS/LifeCycle riders and roadies, check out this just released video featuring highlights from the kick-off of this year's event.
Registration is now open...
Before I left for my first AIDS/LifeCycle (ALC) ride three years ago, a friend of mine gave me a silver box with a beautiful hand-beaded AIDS ribbon pin inside. She explained that the pin was actually a gift to her years ago by a man dying of AIDS.
Back in the '90s, fresh out of receiving her degree in social work to become a counselor, the only place that wanted to hire my friend, a...
Pictured: CEOs Neil Giuliano and Lori Jean announce the AMAZING total of $14.2 mil raised from #alc2013 opening ceremony stage! (Photo courtesty of AIDS/LifeCycle)
LGBT Pride Month is off to an exciting start with the news that the AIDS/LifeCycle 2013 community raised a record breaking $14.2 MILLION in the fight against HIV/AIDS!
Astonishing!
We're so proud of all...