I present this project as a celebration of long-term survivors of HIV – those who were diagnosed during a scary time when premature death seemed a certainty, those who lost so many friends and family, those who have lived through the devastation caused by this disease, those who continue to live with courage.
I also present this project as a reminder that, while we have made great progress, the battle is not yet over. Despite the medical advancements of the past decade, the effects of HIV remain with us. Many survivors face side-effects from medications and other health issues complicated by HIV. Many others do not have access to adequate health care. Countless others are still dying of AIDS here in the U.S. and around the world. These brave participants have come out of the shadows to share their heart felt stories with you in their own words. Remember their faces. Remember their stories. May they inspire all of us to keep fighting until there's a cure. |
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Survivors Exhibit on Display at The Loft, UCSD |
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