I’m reaching out because something urgent is happening — and I need your support.

Since Donald Trump became the 47th President, critical funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and care has been slashed. Experts now project:

• Up to 10.8 million more new HIV infections

• 2.9 million additional AIDS-related deaths globally by 2030

• Up to 143,000 new HIV infections in the U.S. alone

These cuts are especially dangerous for the LGBTQIA+ community, which is already disproportionately affected and faces a life expectancy gap of 12.1 years compared to straight individuals.

That’s why I’m participating in this year’s AIDS Walk — to raise money for organizations that are saving lives, providing care, and fighting for equity in the face of injustice.

Your support, no matter the size, means the world to me and to countless others whose futures depend on it.

With gratitude,

John Stanton