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Activists Rally Against HIV Funding Cuts in Virginia

3/17/2026

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  • On March 17, 2026, a funeral in Virginia organized by the Save HIV Funding Campaign protested funding cuts by U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Vincent Crisostomo and Kamaria Laffrey described how funding cuts harm lives and HIV programs including PEPFAR and Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
  • Activists cited immigration policies limiting healthcare access for vulnerable populations and repeated 'Cuts kill, funding saves'.
  • The gathering underscored the fight for HIV funding.