TAB's vision is to keep AIDS relevant in every generation and to cultivate a healthy and stigma-free society. TAB staff, board and volunteers are a group of individuals dedicated to fighting HIV and AIDS until we reach the goal of ZERO new infections in the state of Colorado, and across the world.
"The event and its success belongs to this community. Telluride is amazing; people truly rally to support things they believe in, and you don't see that much in today's day and age."
- Kandee DeGraw
"Today people don't even think HIV is a problem, but it is. We are dedicated to continue our work and partnership with TAB. Each time I think we are running out of steam. TAB comes in to show your love and support. Thank you."
-Jeff Fard, Founder, Brother Jeff's Cultural Center, Denver
The Telluride AIDS Benefit fights HIV and AIDS by raising awareness and generating financial support for prevention programs and client care.
It all started back in 1994, when Telluride locals Kandee DeGraw and Robert Presley were having a beer at the historic Sheridan Bar. Presley, a fashion designer battling AIDS, was sharing his frustration as to the costs involved with getting his treatment. DeGraw, then part of a comedy troupe, suggested her group do a benefit to help pay for Presley's medical expenses. While very appreciative, Presley felt that if there were to be a benefit, it should be for the Western Colorado AIDS Project (WestCap) rather than for him. And just like that, the now legendary Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show was born. TAB raised $12,000 for WestCap in its first year, with DeGraw at the helm. "We ran an ad for volunteers and had 120 people show up-it was incredible," recalls DeGraw.
Organization name
Telluride AIDS Benefit
other names
TAB
1994
Tax id (EIN)
84-1553698
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
135 West Colorado Avenue Suite 2BHeadquarters
135 West Colorado Avenue Suite 2BMailing
PO Box 3819San Miguel County, CO, US