In 1985, Al Roberts saw people were in need and he pulled a group of friends together to raise money and to start an agency. The result was that he became the Founding President of the Board of the new AIDS Services Foundation of Orange County. That same year, Al held the first fundraiser for ASF in his backyard. “Splash” was soon known as the largest backyard fundraiser in North America and today is held on the grounds of the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and raises approximately $500,000 each year. For 20 years, Al has continued to serve on the Board and has made ASF a strong organization, providing fiscal and service accountability annually to 1,600 men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Orange County. Al’s leadership has cultivated interest and awareness about HIV/AIDS throughout California resulting in increased volunteerism, community participation, and prevention.