amfAR to Honor Harvey Weinstein with Arthur B. Krim Award

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The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) has announced plans to honor Miramax Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein with the Arthur B. Krim Award, recognizing his contributions to advancing AIDS research and his commitment to humanitarian principles. Weinstein has been a long-time supporter of amfAR, helping raise millions for AIDS research through the organization's Cinema Against AIDS event at the Cannes Film Festival. This event has generated over $13.2 million since its inception in 1993, with Weinstein's leadership playing a crucial role in its success. The Arthur B. Krim Award is named after the late Arthur B. Krim, a Hollywood executive and amfAR's Founding Chairman, who was a pioneer in promoting public awareness and advocacy for AIDS research.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harvey Weinstein will receive the Arthur B. Krim Award from the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) for his contributions to advancing AIDS research and his commitment to humanitarian principles.
  • Weinstein has been a long-time supporter of amfAR, helping raise millions for AIDS research through the organization's Cinema Against AIDS event at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • The Cinema Against AIDS event has generated over $13.2 million since its inception in 1993, with Weinstein's leadership playing a crucial role in its success.
  • amfAR has presented the Arthur B. Krim Award only once before, in 1996, to the late Lew Wasserman, former Chairman of MCA Inc.
  • amfAR has invested over $220 million in support of AIDS research since 1985 and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.
  • Weinstein has been a staunch supporter of amfAR for over a decade, demonstrating his dedication to the cause.

Statistics:

  • Over $13.2 million has been raised for AIDS research by the Cinema Against AIDS event at the Cannes Film Festival since its inception in 1993.
  • amfAR has invested over $220 million in support of AIDS research since 1985.
  • amfAR has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide since its inception in 1985.
  • The Arthur B. Krim Award is named after Arthur B. Krim, a Hollywood executive and amfAR's Founding Chairman, who passed away in the 1990s.

Sources:

  • "amfAR Presents Harvey Weinstein with Arthur B. Krim Award." PRNewswire, Feb. 26.
  • "About amfAR." American Foundation for AIDS Research, n.d.