SAN DIEGO – The San Diego LGBT Community Center has announced Gilead Sciences, the makers of Truvada, as the Presenting Sponsor of the 26th annual AIDS Walk & Run San Diego, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26.
“We are so grateful to Gilead Sciences for supporting AIDS Walk & Run San Diego and the education and outreach connected with this vital community event,” said Dr. Delores A. Jacobs, chief executive officer of The Center. “By serving as the Presenting Sponsor, Gilead Sciences is investing in our efforts to help San Diegans learn more about the new tools and services available to stop the transmission of HIV. Together, we will #BeTheGeneration that ends HIV as an epidemic.”
“We are fortunate and thankful to have a growing list of event sponsors willing to commit to the success of AIDS Walk,” Jacobs continued. “The contributions of our event sponsors like Gilead strengthen our fundraising and outreach efforts in profound ways. If you, or your business, are interested in AIDS Walk sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.”
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company’s mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead has operations in more than 30 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, Calif.
For more information on Gilead Sciences, visit www.gilead.com
