Ryan White Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ryan White.

Ryan White was an American teenager who became a prominent symbol of the fight against HIV/AIDS discrimination in the 1980s. Born on December 6, 1971, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was diagnosed with AIDS at the age of 13 after receiving contaminated blood products for his hemophilia. Facing discrimination and exclusion from his school, Ryan and his family fought tirelessly for his right to attend school, leading to nationwide awareness about HIV/AIDS and ultimately changing public perceptions. Ryan White passed away on April 8, 1990, but his legacy lives on as a symbol of compassion, education, and advocacy in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Listening to medical facts was not enough. People wanted one

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

AIDS can destroy a family if you let it, but luckily for my

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.

Mom

The desire to move into a bigger house, to avoid living AIDS

The desire to move into a bigger house, to avoid living AIDS daily, and a dream to be accepted by a community and school, became possible and a reality with a movie about my life, The Ryan White Story.

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We had great faith that with patience, understanding, and ed

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.

Education

Financial hardships were rough on us, even though Mom had a

Financial hardships were rough on us, even though Mom had a good job at G.M.

Mom

I was labeled a troublemaker, my mom an unfit mother, and I

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

Mom

Because of the lack of education on AIDS, discrimination, fe

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

Education