Principal Partner
MAC Cosmetics
When you purchase a ‘VIVA GLAM' lipstick from MAC Cosmetics you will help people with HIV and AIDS around the world. The MAC AIDS Fund was established in 1994 by MAC Cosmetics to support people affected by HIV and AIDS worldwide. Money is raised through the sale of VIVA GLAM lipsticks, which are available in five fabulous colours from MAC stores and counters throughout the country.
Visit the VIVA GLAM VL website for more information.
How does it work?
Each lipstick costs just $34, and all of the money is donated to the MAC AIDS Fund and then distributed to charities worldwide. BGF has received over $400,000 from the MAC AIDS Fund so far. This has funded a variety of work including our Financial Assistance program, Pheonix Workshops, No Interest Loan Sscheme and much more.
"The Bobby Goldsmith Foundation is very fortunate to have the MAC AIDS Fund as our major corporate partner. MAC donates 100% of the total purchase price of their VIVA GLAM range of lipsticks to BGF. In 2007 this amount was an extraordinary $337,500, which comprised $146,501 from the previous financial year and a further $191,000 for the 2006/07 financial year. I believe this is not only an indication of the great products that MAC produces, but it is also an acknowledgment of the general public’s goodwill and support of this unique AIDS fundraising initiative. We are very grateful to MAC."
Fergus Kibble
BGF President