The Latino Commission on AIDS celebrated its 35th anniversary with the highly anticipated Cielo Gala on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the elegant Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Held under the theme Designing a World Without AIDS, the Gala honored trailblazers in the fight against HIV and AIDS while raising vital funds to support the Commission’s advocacy and community-based programs. Roy Cosme, founder and president of Arcos Communications imagined and created this event for the Commission 30 years ago, and Arcos Communications has been responsible for the production of the annual gala ever since.
Acclaimed actors and comedians Dominic Colón and Jenni Ruiza brought a blend of warmth and humor as hosts of the milestone event. Guests enjoyed a dynamic program featuring live entertainment by the Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra and a fashion presentation spotlighting designers Cindy Castro and Adrian Alicea. Honorees included actress Daphne Rubin-Vega, Northwell CEO Michael Dowling, former Associate Administrator of the HIV/AIDS Bureau at HRSA Dr. Laura Cheever, former Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy Dr. Francisco Ruiz, and the Hispanic Federation.
Arcos Communications was honored to work with these distinguished leaders. We are proud to be part of the Latino Commission on AIDS’ legacy and to have contributed to its success and sustainability over the last three decades. We are committed to the mission of the organization, alleviating the impact of HIV on communities at higher risk for infection, and to the cause of ending the epidemic for all!
