Gilead Sciences, the Gilead Foundation, and the National AIDS Memorial

History of the National AIDS Memorial’s Partnership with Gilead Sciences and the Gilead Foundation

For more than a decade, Gilead Sciences, the Gilead Foundation, and the National AIDS Memorial have partnered to honor the history of the HIV epidemic, support communities affected by HIV, and inspire future generations of leaders committed to ending the epidemic.

As a global biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences has played a significant role in advancing HIV research and innovation. The company's commitment extends beyond scientific discovery, recognizing that progress requires both medical breakthroughs and strong community partnerships that address stigma, preserve history, and support those most affected by HIV.

That commitment was demonstrated in 2014 when the National AIDS Memorial Grove was vandalized and faced extensive restoration needs. Although Gilead Sciences had only limited prior engagement with the organization, the company stepped forward with financial support and employee volunteers to help restore this sacred space for healing, hope, and remembrance.

Since then, the partnership has continued to grow through a combination of corporate contributions, employee volunteerism, event sponsorships, and philanthropic investments from the Gilead Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and creating healthier communities around the world. Together, Gilead Sciences and the Gilead Foundation have supported key National AIDS Memorial programs, including stewardship of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship, Light in the Grove, World AIDS Day observances, and ongoing preservation of the Grove itself.

Through these complementary investments, Gilead Sciences and the Gilead Foundation have helped strengthen the National AIDS Memorial's ability to preserve the history of the HIV epidemic, honor those lost, support today's advocates and leaders, and inspire continued progress toward a future free from HIV.