amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy.

In 2010, amfAR launched the New York Inspiration Gala, the first in a new event series celebrating all aspects of men’s style. The event features a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, fashion show and spectacular live performances.

Celebrity supporters include Kylie Minogue, Ricky Martin, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Cyndi Lauper, James Franco, Michael Kors, Heidi Klum, Kesha, Liza Minelli, Courtney Love, Andy Cohen, Jennifer Hudson, Scissor Sisters, Rose McGowan, Cheyenne Jackson, Marc Jacobs, Fergie, Hilary Swank, Simon Doonan, Coco Rocha, Jennifer Lopez, Alan Cumming, Carly Rae Jepsen, Liza Minnelli, Uma Thurman, Iman, Gabourey Sidibe, Miley Cyrus, Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, Mary J. Blige, Laverne Cox, Lily Donaldson, Anja Rubik, Brad Goreski, Mr. Brainwash, Naomi Campbell, Kim Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, Zayn Malik, Scarlett Johansson, Donatella Versace, Ellie Goulding, Lena Dunham, Zoe Kravitz, Alessandra Ambrosio, Halsey, Lee Daniels, Taraji P. Henson, and Hayley Bieber.