Until There’s A Cure Foundation

Our Mission: The Until There's A Cure Foundation is a national organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds to combat this pandemic.

Our Background: Twenty plus years after the first appearance of AIDS, over 500,000 men, women and children in the United States have battled this devastating disease and lost. Out of concern and commitment to their children and their community, two California mothers joined the war against AIDS and established the Until There's A Cure Foundation in 1993. As a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, the Foundation today extends its energy, resources and determination to our national community so that compassion, respect and care are the norm rather than the exception.

The Bracelet: The heart of the Until There's A Cure Foundation is The Bracelet. It is the key source for funding efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention education/awareness, care and services, and vaccine development. Designed and manufactured in Italy, the cuff-styled bracelet is ¼” wide and features a cast of the familiar AIDS ribbon. On the inside are two small plaques, one inscribed with “Until There's A Cure” and the other blank to allow individuals to personalize it. The Bracelet is available in silver-plated, sterling silver, sterling silver with an 18k gold ribbon, 14k gold and our newest addition, stainless steel. Sizes are small, medium, large and in some cases, extra large. We also carry our jelly bracelets, original and jumbo, and our sterling silver with leather cord.

You can buy The Bracelet:

• In our online store
• At a retail store near you
• send a check or money order for the total cost of the merchandise, tax, and shipping to:
  
  Until There’s A Cure Foundation
  560 Mountain Home Road
  Redwood City, CA 94062-2515

Grants: In a thirteen year period, the Foundation has made crucial steps toward raising funds for a wide range of HIV/AIDS related projects and agencies. Grant funds are derived from various efforts: The Bracelet sales, sporting events, fund-raising events, personal and corporate financial contributions and partnerships with other HIV/AIDS organizations. To date, nearly $9,000,000 has been granted to numerous organizations that:

• Provide care and services for those infected or affected with HIV/AIDS.
• Offer innovative programs which promote HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention education, primarily to teens and young adults.
• Actively support vaccine development to eradicate HIV/AIDS. UNTIL THERE'S A CURE was the founding donor of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI).

Our Dream: We dream of the day when the number of new HIV infections will be zero. For those who are HIV positive, we are dedicated to educating all people about the virus and the overwhelming need for love and compassion for those affected by the disease.

Retail Allies: The Foundation has gained recognition and significantly increased sales of The Bracelet through the efforts of dedicated retail partners throughout North America. By selling The Bracelet, retailers such as Kenneth Cole, Virgin Megastore, Ben Bridge Jewelers and many others have generated our biggest sales while taking part in a charitable cause that makes a difference to millions of lives. Together we have sold over 900,000 bracelets with 100% of net proceeds going to HIV/AIDS related organizations.

Endorsements: Many celebrity entertainers and athletes have donated their time to appear in the Foundation’s Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign. Stars like Jessica Alba, Susan Sarandon, Kevin Bacon, Mandy Moore, Laila Ali, Carmelo Anthony, Kristin Cavallari, Tony Hawk, Tracy McGrady (T-Mac), Amerie, Tiffani Thiessen, Rosie Perez, Dave Navarro, Carmen Electra and Patricia Arquette each appear in a different ad wearing The Bracelet. Trend-setting magazines such as People, Elle, Us Weekly, Seventeen, ESPN Magazine, Oprah, Entertainment Weekly, Toda Mujer, CosmoGirl, InStyle, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Teen People, Marie Claire and numerous others donate space for the PSAs. National and local newspapers, as well as segments on the Oprah and Rosie O’Donnell shows, have also been instrumental in generating increased recognition of Until There's A Cure and The Bracelet.