Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center, the leading provider of essential HIV education, prevention, support, and care in the King County region, will host its 21st annual "Stronger Together: World AIDS Day" fundraiser on December 1 to remember and celebrate the lives lost to AIDS. This gathering will kick off at the Century Ballroom, located at 915 E. Pine St.

"By supporting this event, you will be supporting the largest community HIV testing organization in King County, physical space for art and remembrance of the AIDS crisis via the AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway, affirming youth programs, and so much more," says Gay City's event page. "This event creates vital space to gather together, commemorate the impact of HIV/AIDS on our communities both past and present, celebrate the progress that has been made, and provide essential resources for ending the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic."

The fundraiser opens at noon (doors open at 11 a.m.) and is free to attendees, who will learn about HIV research updates and have an opportunity to enter a silent auction and raffle, or simply enjoy the drag performances. A community vigil and procession will proceed through the AMP starting at 2 p.m.

The AMP was created to recognize the impact of the AIDS crisis in Washington, both past and present, and includes a list of names of Washingtonians who have passed away. It's estimated that 14,000 state residents are living with HIV/AIDS, with over half living in King County, according to Gay City.