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 Copy Share Image
I'm just one of the kids, and all because the students at Hamilton Heights High School listened to the facts, educated their parents and… — Ryan White Copy Share Image
Given six months to live and being the fighter that I am, I set high goals for myself. — Ryan White Copy Share Image
I was labeled a troublemaker, my mom an unfit mother, and I was not welcome anywhere. — Ryan White Copy Share Image
The school I was going to said they had no guidelines for a person with AIDS. — Ryan White Copy Share Image
This brought on the news media, TV crews, interviews, and numerous public appearances. — Ryan White Copy Share Image
We began a series of court battles for nine months, while I was attending classes by telephone. — Ryan White Copy Share Image
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… — Ryan White Copy Share Image
Financial hardships were rough on us, even though Mom had a good job at G.M. — Ryan White Copy Share Image
The desire to move into a bigger house, to avoid living AIDS daily, and a dream to be accepted by a community and school,… — Ryan White Copy Share Image
Most recently my battle has been against AIDS and the discrimination surrounding it. — Ryan White Copy Share Image