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
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
Rumors of sneezing, kissing, tears, sweat, and saliva spreading AIDS caused people to panic. Ryan White aidcausekiss Change image and share on social
I came face to face with death at thirteen years old. Ryan White deathfacethirteen Change image and share on social
Even at church, people would not shake my hand. Ryan White churchhandpeople 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
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
Given six months to live and being the fighter that I am, I set high goals for myself. Ryan White fightergoalhigh 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
I received thousands of letters of support from all around the world, all because I wanted to go to school. Ryan White letterreceiveschool Change image and share on social