This year, Donna Karan, Liza Liza Minnelli and Howard and Cindy Rachofsky were added to the illustrious list.
The annual gala, which has raised nearly $10 million over the years to support AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy, celebrated the new honorees on February 12 at Cipriani 42nd Street with an unofficial pre-party to New York's Fashion Week.
Karan, Minelli, and the Rachofskys were awarded the amfAR Award of Courage for outstanding leadership and distinguished service in furthering amfAR's mission, and for playing a vital role in increasing AIDS awareness and accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research.
amfAR is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $275 million in support of its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide. www.amfar.org
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11/20:
NINE on OPRAH
11/20:
The Brother/Sister Plays
11/11:
'Empire' Rising
Photo Coverage: RAGTIME - Curtain Call
BWW TV: GLEE Peek - Matthew Morrison & Lea Michele Sing 'Endless Love'
Photo Flash: THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Rehearsal
Bdwy Beat Sneak Peek - RAGTIME Opens
Photo Flash: 'Rhythm and Rhyme' - RAGTIME Opens on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre
Photo Coverage: RAGTIME Opening Party
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Photo Coverage: ON THE TOWN Opens!
STAGE TUBE: LOVE NEVER DIES - Creating The Phantom's New Look
'Heaven On His Mind' Lambert Aims for Judas Role in Rumored 'SUPERSTAR' Remake
