Age 8, I watched my father fall to his knees screaming the loudest “Noooooo” when my mother died! Â
12 years later, I heard that same “Noooooo” ringing in my head while holding his fragile, cold hand!Â
Too numb to speak, I released the last of my parents.
Safely born before either of the two were infected, I’m a witness HIV/AIDS is real!
Know your status…
Have “The Conversation”
Get Tested
Stay Protected!
-Terrika "Thankful" Kelley
WOW! This is POWERFUL and she is my best friend! Gotta love her courage and strength! I want to thank you Richie for what you are doing with this project! God put it on your heart for a reason and the beauty that you are creating is a Testament to your skill, passion, and relationship with God! Keep up the great work. And again thank you for allowing my Best Friend to share her story.
God Bless You!
Crystal
Thanks Crystal! She’s a beautiful soul with a beautiful story! From your response, she has beautiful friends!
Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your story. What a powerful story it is.
For those in the Augusta, GA area here is some info:
Since 1996, the MCG Ryan White Outreach Team has provided free, confidential HIV testing, education, counseling and treatment and linkage to care at testing sites throughout the Aiken-Augusta area. For more information about National Testing Day or the Ryan White Outreach Team, contact Thompson at 706-721-4463 or Bonds at 706-294-9414. For other testing sites and times, visit http://www.csrasafetynet.org.