Impulse San Diego and POZabilities proudly present the 2nd Annual Red Ribbon Gala in commemoration of World AIDS Day, on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at RICH’S San Diego.
Join us for an elegant evening of advocacy, community, and entertainment in support of essential HIV/AIDS services across San Diego. 100% of ticket proceeds benefit POZabilities, a community organization dedicated to fostering a thriving environment for people living with HIV. Together, we will diminish stigma, honor those we’ve lost, celebrate our progress, and unite in our pledge to end the HIV epidemic.
✨ Reserve your tickets now — space is limited! ✨
🕖 Event Logistics
Date & Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025. Doors open at 5 PM, with programming beginning at 6:30 PM.
Location: RICH’S San Diego!
Special Guest Host: Follow @impulsesandiego and keep an eye out for the announcement of our *extra* special guest judge hostess!
Silent Auction opening online soon!
🎟️ Tickets & Accessibility
Equitable Ticketing Option: Impulse San Diego is committed to keeping the Gala accessible to our community. Through our Testing 4 Tickets program, community members can receive free or reduced-cost entry by completing an HIV/STI test with one of our local partners.
Testing 4 Tickets:
We are coordinating the logistics of this event with our testing partners for early to mid November - stay tuned!
🚗 Getting There
We recommend parking at The Hub Hillcrest Market (by Ralph’s and Trader Joe’s) or the Hillcrest DMV lot (Cleveland St. entrance).
MTS routes 1, 10, and 11 also stop on University Ave within one block of Rich’s.
❓ Other FAQs:
What’s the dress code?
Semi-Formal Eleganza, baby! Bring your best look — polished, fabulous, and fun.Who can attend?
All community members 21+ are welcome! Bring your friends, enemies, enemies-to-lovers, partners, allies, and chosen family — the more, the merrier.What should I bring?
Good vibes, your crew, and a little cash to tip the performers and bartenders who keep the night shining.
About the Organizers:
Impulse San Diego:
Founded in 2009 by Jose Ramos, Impulse Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a stronger and healthier community for gay men. With chapters in twenty-six cities across the globe, Impulse creates brave spaces where community members can engage, connect, and support one another. Each year, the organization produces over 400 events worldwide, ranging from social gatherings to educational programs, all designed to promote health, wellness, and empowerment.
Impulse San Diego, is the Group's vibrant local chapter, continues this mission by offering innovative events and campaigns tailored to the unique needs of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Through collaborations, outreach, and visibility, Impulse San Diego provides opportunities for connection and education, helping to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, advocacy, and celebration for gay men and the broader community.
POZabilities:
In 2000, a group of HIV+ men started meeting for coffee and formed a social alternative to the bars. The group would provide drug-and-alcohol-free social activities for its members as a means of networking and support. With the goal of enhancing the spirit and enhancing the health and well-being of HIV positive people in San Diego, a movie night, beach bonfire, volleyball, and other activities were soon added. POZabilities still meets for coffee twice a week and offers two to three other activities each month and Thanksgiving and Christmas Day potlucks.
In 2015 POZabilities became a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charity offering social activities and producing community forums and workshops covering topics of interest to all those affected by HIV. We also offer our Healthy Living programs with exercise, nutrition education and yoga programs for HIV positive San Diegans. POZabilities holds quarterly educational forums about issues important to those living with HIV. POZabilities social activities and other events are open to all those living and aging with HIV and the community at large.
In 2024 POZabilities expanded its outreach to become a community for all persons living & thriving with HIV/AIDS to establish connections with others living in San Diego. As POZabilities continues to provide an environment that promotes a positive image of people from all walks of life living & thriving with HIV/AIDS, it is recognized that HIV affects all genders. Aspiring to uphold the well established Legacy, Mission & Values of this long standing organization, our direction of forward thinking welcomes engagement & partnerships with all those living with or affected by HIV or supporting the HIV community.
Special thanks to Ryan Bedrosian + the whole RICH'S team, Moe Girton, and Red Dress Party for their integral support!