HIV has not gone away - infection rates particularly among youth are rising. 

Youth aged 13 to 24 accounted for an estimated 20% of all new HIV infections in the United States in 2020.
In 2020, there were over 18,000 deaths among people with diagnosed HIV in the United States and dependent areas.
— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The mission of the NorCal AIDS Cycle is to support the organizations throughout Northern California, with an emphasis on the Greater Sacramento Valley, that are working to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic and care for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in our region.

The goals of the NCAC are to:

  • Raise funds to support HIV/AIDS-related services within the inland Northern California region;

  • Raise awareness about the benefitting organizations and their services within the area;

  • Increase awareness of the needs throughout the community by increasing participation in the NCAC;

  • Encourage a positive environment for the dignity, quality of life, and acceptance of people affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS


In our nearly twenty years the NorCal AIDS Cycle has raised over three million dollars for HIV/AIDS related non-profit agencies in the Sacramento and Northern California Region.
— NCAC Board of Directors

Tax Information

NorCal AIDS Challenge (aka NorCal AIDS Cycle / NCAC) is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization: EIN 26-4836283. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please contact a tax professional for details.