Honoring the History and Impact of the Aids Memorial Quilt

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Gilead Sciences has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the HIV epidemic by supporting the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the largest living memorial project with over 50,000 panels and 110,000 names of those lost to HIV-related causes.

The Quilt serves as both a tribute and an educational tool for HIV prevention. Gilead is displaying blocks of the Quilt at its Foster City campus and is creating a dedicated panel for those lost to HIV within the company.

Gilead has been a long-time supporter of initiatives aiming to end the HIV epidemic and continues to innovate in biopharmaceuticals with a global presence in over 35 countries.

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• Gilead's support for the AIDS Memorial Quilt reinforces its commitment to ending the HIV epidemic.
• The company is actively involved in educational initiatives related to HIV prevention.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2023 / The San Francisco-based AIDS Memorial Quilt is the world's largest living memorial project. Comprised of more than 50,000 panels holding more than 110,000 names of people who have died from HIV-related causes, it serves not only as a moving tribute but also as an HIV prevention education tool.

Gilead has been a long-time supporter of the Quilt and of other organizations, in the Bay Area and beyond, that share in its mission to help end the HIV epidemic for everyone, everywhere. Blocks of the Quilt are now on rotating display at Gilead's campus in Foster City, and the company is creating its own panel that will be dedicated to the memory of Gilead loved ones who have been lost to the HIV epidemic.

Watch the video above to learn more about the Quilt and hear from Cleve Jones, who conceived this idea at the height of the epidemic in 1985.

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

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FAQ

What is the AIDS Memorial Quilt supported by Gilead?

The AIDS Memorial Quilt is the world's largest living memorial project, honoring over 110,000 individuals who have died from AIDS-related causes.

How is Gilead involved with the AIDS Memorial Quilt?

Gilead has supported the Quilt for many years and is currently displaying blocks at its Foster City campus.

What educational role does the AIDS Memorial Quilt serve?

The Quilt serves as an HIV prevention education tool, raising awareness about the epidemic.

When did Gilead announce its latest support for the AIDS Memorial Quilt?

Gilead's recent support was announced on February 28, 2023.

What is Gilead's focus in the biopharmaceutical industry?

Gilead focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative medicines for life-threatening illnesses.