Here's why Kaiser Permanente is a proud sponsor of SF Pride

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We are gearing up for a week full of colors, costumes and celebrations! Pride Weekend is almost here -- with now just six days left until San Francisco's big parade.

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Kaiser Permanente is one of the proud sponsors, "celebrating Pride and all that is you."

Kaiser Permanente Clinical Pharmacist, Derek Fong, joined ABC7's Midday live to discuss why Pride is so important to Kaiser Permanente and how its commitment has evolved.

You can watch the full interview in the player above.

ABC7 Bay Area is proud to sponsor the 55th annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration, which takes place on Sunday, June 29. This year's theme is "Queer Joy is Resistance." ABC7 is the only place were you can watch the parade live.