The 12th Annual World AIDS Day Luncheon is a meaningful and inspiring event focused on supporting people living with HIV and those at risk. On Thursday, December 4, our community will gather at The Casey to honor lives lost, raise awareness, and learn how RAIN is working to end HIV in our region.

World AIDS Day, observed each year on December 1, was established in 1988 as the first global health day. It’s a time to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses, show solidarity with those living with HIV, and recommit to ending the epidemic.

Today, more than 38 million people around the world, including 1.2 million in the U.S., live with HIV. Here in Mecklenburg County, hundreds are diagnosed each year. While medical advances and legal protections have improved outcomes, stigma, misinformation, and health disparities still create barriers to care.

World AIDS Day reminds us: HIV is not over. Raising awareness, promoting education, and fighting stigma remain vital in protecting our community and building a healthier future.

RAIN’s World AIDS Day Luncheon is more than a fundraiser, it’s a day of unity, reflection, and hope. Together, we can ensure that every person living with HIV receives the respect, care, and support they deserve. Your presence and support help make this vision a reality.

Thursday, December 4

Networking: 11:30 AM

Luncheon: 12:00 to 1:00 PM