Tribute Gala 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Four Seasons, Market Street

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Welcome to San Francisco AIDS Foundation Tribute Gala, an extraordinary evening to celebrate the remarkable fight against HIV and AIDS and the journey to health justice for all. Together, let's support those affected by HIV and continue to champion compassion, solidarity, resilience, and hope.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation continues to play a vital role in the fight against HIV by providing critical services and advocating for policies that promote the well-being and rights of individuals living with HIV. Our efforts aim to reduce new HIV infections, improve health outcomes, and eliminate stigma surrounding HIV. San Francisco AIDS Foundation remains dedicated to supporting the community and creating a world where no one is affected by HIV.

Event Details

Cocktail Hour5:30 PM

Enjoy mingling with friends, a golden ticket opportunity, passed nibbles and hosted bars.

Dinner & Live Auction6:30 PM

Support the cause and take home fabulous packages from our live auction, along with supporting our services through the paddle raise!

After Party8 PM

Join us on the dance floor to close out the party in style.

Pledge Your Support

San Francisco AIDS Foundation envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Ultimately, we strive for a day when race is not a barrier to health and wellness, substance use is not stigmatized, HIV status does not determine quality of life, and HIV transmission is eliminated.

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Performers

Miss Shalae is celebrated globally as the premier Beyoncé tribute artist, captivating audiences with her dynamic and powerful performances. As the co-founding Iconic Mother of the House of Basquiat, Miss Shalae has played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of the LGBTQ+ ballroom scene. Her leadership and charisma have inspired countless individuals, making her a beloved figure within the community.

Charles Hawthorne (they/them) is a Black queer DJ, event producer, and community builder based in Oakland, CA. Through their music and community work, they strive to create spaces where queer and trans people can gather to move their bodies and cultivate joy. Charles is the creator of Five Finger Disco and currently serves as the Board President of Oaklash.

Tribute Gala Host

Reggie Aqui is an anchor for ABC7 Mornings in the Bay Area. He came to ABC in October 2015 after anchoring at KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon. Prior to that, he worked for CNN in Atlanta as an anchor for the network's streaming news service, CNN.com Live, and as a freelance anchor for CNN International. At CNN.com, he anchored CNN/Facebook coverage of President Obama's inauguration, at the time the most viewed streaming event. He began his career in Green Bay, Wisconsin at WLUK, followed by WDJT in Milwaukee and KHOU in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Reggie Aqui lives in San Francisco with his husband Phil and their dog, Rooster.

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