HIV stigma is one of the biggest barriers toward ending the HIV epidemic. APLA Health has been working to break down stigmas since we started in 1983.

APLA Health is committed to fighting HIV stigma by normalizing HIV taboos. We will openly talk about testing, sex, drugs, and mental health to create a judgment free space for people to learn about the disease.


Stereotypes are a form of stigma, and can be dangerous when it comes to HIV testing among at-risk populations. If a person perceives they don’t fit into any prescribed stereotypes of an HIV-positive person, they are less likely to get tested - even if they’re participating in high-risk behaviors.

By providing educational tools that address the behaviors associated with HIV exposure, we are better able to equip people to protect themselves. Your support during AIDS Walk helps us spread the word and reduce the stigma.
This year, it is a sprint to the Finish Line.

Our new Fundraising Deadline this year is Sunday, September 13th. Since we have an exciting, faster challenge for fundraising this year, we are asking all of our team leaders, Star Walkers, allies, and anyone who can lend us their voice to get moving sooner than usual.


Reach out to our AIDS Walk Staff! Don’t wait to ask your team members to register! Don’t wait to turn in your Matching Grants! We hope having a shorter event this year will be less stressful for you overall, but we still have a lot of work to do between now and September 13th, and we could really use your help!


Check out our updated FAQs here:
AIDS Walk FAQs
Dr. Jerome de Vente, Chief Medical Officer, APLA Health

COVID-19 has been an evolving challenge for all here at APLA Health and certainly adds a layer of stress to everything we do. We are fortunate to be in a position to help when we are needed most.


There are special challenges in the health care field as we try to balance the safety of our staff and patients with the need to provide important medical

services to our community. While we won’t be able to gather in person for this year’s AIDS Walk Los Angeles, we’re all committed to being online for our community and at our six health centers for those who need our essential medical, dental and behavioral health services and HIV specialty care.