On December 17, 1984, I had surgery to remove two inches of my left lung due to pneumonia. After two hours of surgery the doctors told my mother I had AIDS. Ryan White aiddecemberdoctor Change image and share on social
A lot of my time was spent searching, thinking and planning my life. Ryan White lifelotplan Change image and share on social
People would get up and leave so they would not have to sit anywhere near me. Ryan White leavepeoplesit Change image and share on social
Most recently my battle has been against AIDS and the discrimination surrounding it. Ryan White aidbattlediscrimination Change image and share on social
Eventually, I won the right to attend school, but the prejudice was still there. Ryan White attendeventuallyprejudice Change image and share on social
Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support. Ryan White athleteentertainergive Change image and share on social
My studies are important to me. I made the honor role just recently, with 2 A's and 2 B's. Ryan White honorimportantmake Change image and share on social
This brought on the news media, TV crews, interviews, and numerous public appearances. Ryan White appearancebringcrew Change image and share on social
I believe in myself as I look forward to graduating from Hamilton Heights High School in 1991. Ryan White forwardgraduatehamilton Change image and share on social
We had great faith that with patience, understanding, and education, that my family and I could be helpful in changing their minds and attitudes around. Ryan White attitudechangeeducation Change image and share on social
