In 1978, when I was 30 years old, I was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Burkitts Lymphoma. I spent the next year going through radical therapies at University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). Though it was hard to see at the time, my cancer became my best friend, changing my life and awakening me to the possibility of joy in suffering. I was blessed to meet many extraordinary people through this experience, but I must say the most amazing people were my two doctors, Dr. Paul Volberding and Dr. Molly Cooke.
By Gratuitous Grace, I was healed of my cancer, and shortly after my healing, a strange, unknown disease appeared in San Francisco.

AIDS has changed all of our lives forever.


Dr. Paul Volberding started the

San Francisco AIDS clinic at General Hospital (SFGH)





and I have become a panel Maker and volunteer for
THE NAMES PROJECT AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT.



To view some of the panels i've made CLICK HERE





AIDS ribbon






Awareness Ribbon
The AIDS Awareness Ribbon, or red ribbon, is commonly seen adorningjacket lapels and other articles of clothing as asymbol of solidarity and a committment to the fight against AIDS.The Ribbon Project was conceived in 1991 by Visual AIDS, a NewYork-based charity group of art professionals that aimsto recognize and honor friends and colleagues who have died or are dyingof AIDS. Visual AIDS encourages artsorganizations, museums, commercial galleries, and AIDS support groups tocommemorate those lost to AIDS, to creategreater awareness of AIDS/HIV transmission, to publicize the needs ofPersons With AIDS, and to call for greater funding ofservices and research.
The Ribbon Project remains a powerful force in spreadingawareness of AIDS and stressing the need for furtheraction and research of the disease. The sincerest hope for the RibbonProject is that it will one day no longer be needed.



It is over 25 YEARS since the first case of AIDS was diagnosed.
I still wear a red ribbon...
I remember friends who have died
I will continue to fight for a cure to AIDS/HIV.



THE AIDS EPIDEMIC IS NOT OVER!
PROTECT YOURSELF and Please help to remove all bigotry and fear
for those who are suffering with HIV/AIDS.
Educate yourself about this horrific epidemic at the AIDS site posted here