AIDS
Network
marked it's twentieth year of
tireless commitment to those
of us
living with HIV/AIDS in
South Central Wisconsin!
We are also extremely fortunate
to live in a state that has
a government that is compassionate
beyond words not to mention
a community that truly cares
and wants to get involved to
do whatever they may to help
stop the
spread of HIV as well as
create dignity and hope for
those
living with the disease.
22% of new HIV
cases were among young people ages 15-24
20% of new HIV
cases were among women
Race/ethnic
minorities comprise only 12% of the Wisconsin
population, but 54% of all HIV cases reported in
2008 were members of racial/ethnic minorities
In 2008, 68%
of all new HIV cases were among gay men
Experts estimate that 1 in 4 individuals living
with HIV are unaware of their status
HIV is a disease that affects people regardless
of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status and
sexual orientation
HIV infections have been reported in all 72
counties in Wisconsin, with concentration in
Milwaukee County
Nearly 40% of
HIV patients have no health care coverage
Over 50% of
HIV patients cannot afford their
HIV medications
Every time I read that you had a great day
presenting at a school my
heart strings are just touched beyond words. A man with
tattoos
who is not what one would picture
educating students (old
school thought my friend not mine;) . You are an inspiration my
friend. Keep doing these good works my friend.
Dan
With Kevin Straka
and Sharon Younkin tireless supporters from
UW Hospital Thank you both!
With Karen Ball
from Operation Fresh Start, thanks Karen!
With Lora, a beautiful
woman I'm honored to call my friend. Lora is
also one of the most
compassionate
human beings I've ever met! Thanks Lora!
