. >> people like bette midler and gloria e-stefan joined us from their homes. ♪ things rarely go as plannedreporter: the same covid-19 fears that forced these big name entertainers to give up touring made them available to take on another deadly virus. here if san francisco, abc news anchor dan ashley hosted the local portion and introduced to us local aids activists who are trying hard to overcome the factors that continue to the spread of hiv. >> historic discrimination that has led to health disparities. mental health, homelessness and poverty. >> reporter: the crowds of 20,000 walkers in golden gate park may have been absent but one thing has not changed. the generosity of people on both coasts. >> because of you, aids walk san francisco and aids walk new york have already raised well over $2 million. >> we add that had little graphic there that said $2.5 million. well done! >> indeed. the number keeps on climbing. >>> just ahead, we could soon see some salon services offered outdoors. that story ahead. >>> and clean eating. we'll take you to a restaurant that has learned how the saniti