Archive

01: Bruce Brockway
The first Minnesotan with HIV.

02: A New Era in HIV Prevention
The HIV epidemic is not one, but many epidemics that continue to evolve.

03: HIV in My Family
A personal experience with HIV.

04: A Mother Diagnosed
Ebony has children, grandchildren, and she has HIV. Being a parent strengthens Ebony's resolve to always be there for her children and to help people with HIV strive forward with their lives after a diagnosis.

05: A Call for Help
The Minnesota AIDS Project AIDSLine is a critical service that provides HIV prevention information, risk assessment, and advocacy resources to over 3,000 people annually.  Learn more about the AIDSLine and how it helps fight HIV in Minnesota.

06: Struggling for a Reason
Mary shares her story about losing her parents to HIV. Seventy years old and married for fifty years, Mary's parents are not the most typical case of HIV. But yet, we can see from this story that HIV affects diverse types people in a host of unexpected ways. Mary's mother received case management services and other support from MAP.

07: Making a Difference as a Community
In this story, we hear about how volunteers at Minnesota AIDS Project make our work possible as well as reasons why you should get involved.

08: Diagnosis - Now What?
Paul, a member of Positive Link, shares his story of diagnosis and moving forward despite the obstacle that HIV presents.

09: The First Steps of the Minnesota AIDS Walk
Over 20 years ago, as HIV took the lives of Minnesotans, a desire to help sparked the birth of an event that continues to grow and help those living with HIV.  As the 21 st Minnesota AIDS Walk draws near, we look back to the beginning and highlight those that stepped forward to work and stop HIV.

10: A Legacy Alive
In this story, Melissa shares how she experienced her grandfather's struggle with HIV and how it gave her a pressing desire to educate others about HIV and advocate for change.

Continue to check back every other week for new stories!

Last Updated: Friday, May 2, 2008
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