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West Hollywood sparkled with star power as MISTR launched the inaugural National PrEP Day at The Abbey on Thursday night (Oct. 9). The blue carpet event set the stage for the first-ever National PrEP Day, which will forever be held on (Oct. 10).
Hosted by Bob the Drag Queen and MISTR CEO Tristan Schukraft, the event delivered a bold campaign aiming to enroll 10,000 new people on PrEP in just 10 days to help end HIV in America. Drag all-stars kicked off the night with a tribute to Dua Lipa before the superstar took the stage herself with hits including “New Rules,” “Don’t Start Now,” and “Houdini.”
Celebrities and influencers filled the event, including Cardi B, Demi Lovato, Todrick Hall, Cynthia Bailey, Nene Leakes, TS Madison, Tamar Braxton, Alyssa Edwards, and more.
Cardi lent her voice to the cause after dancing with the MISTR team. “Sexual health should be easy and zero shame,” she said. “That’s why I’m rocking with MISTR & SISTR! Even if you don’t have insurance, it’s free! Safe, smart, and for the community.”
Schukraft told PEOPLE on the blue carpet, “We can end HIV. We have the tools. Being on PrEP is all about taking control of your own sexual health, just like the birth control pill was when it came out for women. By taking PrEP you’re actually doing your part to end the epidemic.”
The countdown event capped a 10-day national campaign from MISTR and SISTR, which included daily social media PSAs with LGBTQ+ and allied voices such as Cardi, Bailey, Braxton, Adam Lambert, Tom Daley, and many more. MISTR also hosted National PrEP Day events in 15 cities nationwide highlighting PrEP access, sexual health equity, and community.
Cities including Fort Lauderdale, West Hollywood, Wilton Manors, Washington, D.C., and New York City issued official proclamations recognizing National PrEP Day, while bipartisan leaders from across the country publicly voiced their support.
As midnight struck, The Abbey erupted in confetti and cheers to the official launch of National PrEP Day, while Diplo kept the dance floor packed.
Check out who attended this historic launch to support National PrEP Day below.
