Mayor Koch, of New York, was the first public figure to give me support. Ryan White figuregivekoch Change image and share on social
How could these people in the public eye not be afraid of me, but my whole town was? Ryan White afraideyepeople Change image and share on social
AIDS can destroy a family if you let it, but luckily for my sister and me, Mom taught us to keep going. Don't give up, be proud of who you are, and never feel sorry for yourself. Ryan White aiddestroyfamily Change image and share on social
My family and I held no hatred for those people because we realized they were victims of their own ignorance. Ryan White familyhatredhold Change image and share on social
I'm just one of the kids, and all because the students at Hamilton Heights High School listened to the facts, educated their parents and themselves, and believed in me. Ryan White believeeducatefact Change image and share on social
I was labeled a troublemaker, my mom an unfit mother, and I was not welcome anywhere. Ryan White labelmommother Change image and share on social
Listening to medical facts was not enough. People wanted one hundred percent guarantees. Ryan White factguaranteehundred Change image and share on social
Rumors of sneezing, kissing, tears, sweat, and saliva spreading AIDS caused people to panic. Ryan White aidcausekiss Change image and share on social
The school I was going to said they had no guidelines for a person with AIDS. Ryan White aidguidelineperson Change image and share on social
My name is Ryan White. I am sixteen years old. I have hemophilia, and I have AIDS. Ryan White aidhemophiliaryan Change image and share on social