Ryan White

I was labeled a troublemaker, my mom an unfit mother, and I was not welcome anywhere.

Listening to medical facts was not enough. People wanted one hundred percent guarantees.

Because of the lack of education on AIDS, discrimination, fear, panic, and lies surrounded me.

My family and I held no hatred for those people because we realized they were victims of their own ignorance.

I came face to face with death at thirteen years old.

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.