How did the AIDS epidemic end up impacting the Hemophilia Community so profoundly?
Produced by the HIV Story Project and the National AIDS Memorial Grove, directed by Jörg Fockele.
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This is a badass mama bear. Omg, very inspirational.
This is a badass mama bear. Omg, very inspirational.
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robert_richardson6 years, 8 months ago
My heart goes out to this woman and her family. Just like a mom would, she remembers the smallest details about her son. To this very day...years later she is still crying. That pain never goes away. She couldn't even turn to her church. Unbelievably sad. She will be in my prayers.
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tony_johnson6 years, 10 months ago
I love Ryan white, Jeanie God bless you!
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christine_ferrand8 years, 4 months ago
I have sever hemophilia, more than 20 yeras ago I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C because of injection of infected Factor8 with HCV, eventually about 2 years ago I found out I have cirrhosis and I am under treatment since then.I exactly know what did you and Ryane went through.there is no word to describe it....I am not American but I know Ryan through Michael Jackson,because Im his fan.when I informed Rayn and Michael were friends and found out that Michael sang a song GONE TOO SOON for him,for first time,I was proud to be a hemophilic,I think Ryan was so brave and his legacy will live forever.
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corinne.daniel6 years, 9 months ago
I suffer from Hemophilia A - Factor 8 deficient. I always find myself being envious of a mother's strength to protect their child and do what has to be done. I swear her & my mother tell their stories of administering treatments to their son almost verbatim. Good women. Brave women. Thank you Ryan for raising awareness both in Aids research and the Hemophilia community. I truly witness legend everytime I see your face.
gerolfechoing175 years, 2 months ago
I can't believe what Jeanne had to go through as a mother. Amazing woman. As a parent myself I couldn't imagine the pain you had to endure to just get your son to have a normal life.
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joão.costa8 years, 5 months ago
Thank you so very much for sharing your story, Ryan's story. Your whole family has shown the world such strength and courage. I admired you all then and still do. You will never know how much you helped the families fighting the same health battles and discrimination. The fight for JUSTICE continues.
maanaszachariah607 years, 9 months ago
His mother has so much courage it breaks my heart if Ryan had a made it a couple more years I’m surprise she didn’t sue the crap out of the hospital since they were the ones that infected him with HIV/AIDS by giving him tainted blood before testing it for HIV that how he contracted the disease. I’m happy shes keeping his legacy alive we need more people like her it’s not HIV/AIDS that kills it’s ignorance and fear that kills that’s more deadly than anything.
helena_novais6 years ago
I know exactly where I was & what I was doing when I heard that Ryan White had died. My heart broke for his mother. No one deserves to be treated that way.
alexislopez2636 years, 9 months ago
Oh wow ofcourse, the judgmental religious people. Will they ever learn who God is. Michael Jackson was supportive with this family and became a friend of Ryan. He probably also related to the feeling of being judged and talked about.
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suzannelloyd4767 years, 1 month ago
To live a hard life with hemophilia then the factor gave them peace, came down with HIV from transfusion and lived a horrible life not only being sick but had to deal with the back lash of the public’s fear about a new virus not understood and feared and then die a slow horrible death. What a terrible time but what a legacy he left. He is now laying in the hands of God who tells him Ryan i got you. Please just rest. Everyone here accepts your incredible soul and you wont be ostracized ever again.
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sébastienraven356 years, 11 months ago
God bless you Jeanne. Ryan was an amazing young man!
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hugo.ozuna7 years, 4 months ago
I love you Jeanne thanks for being my friend on Facebook!😘
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rael.novaes6 years ago
what a wonderful lady you are. ryan was such a brave boy...man rip ryan
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nicholas_bell7 years, 3 months ago
Bless your heart,,,, I remember Ryan! So brave!
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rael.novaes6 years, 8 months ago
I remember Ryan, all the tv coverage and raw hate directed toward him. He was a patient and forgiving person considering all the bigotry he face. I hope his rest is filled with great peace.
maanaszachariah606 years, 6 months ago
What makes a mother is that they will be strong without choice in the worst of circumstances for their children. Jeanne is such a mother.
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brunamacedo6335 years, 9 months ago
My great aunt was one of Ryan’s many nurses at Riley.
This is a badass mama bear. Omg, very inspirational.
My heart goes out to this woman and her family. Just like a mom would, she remembers the smallest details about her son. To this very day...years later she is still crying. That pain never goes away. She couldn't even turn to her church. Unbelievably sad. She will be in my prayers.
I love Ryan white, Jeanie God bless you!
I have sever hemophilia, more than 20 yeras ago I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C because of injection of infected Factor8 with HCV, eventually about 2 years ago I found out I have cirrhosis and I am under treatment since then.I exactly know what did you and Ryane went through.there is no word to describe it....I am not American but I know Ryan through Michael Jackson,because Im his fan.when I informed Rayn and Michael were friends and found out that Michael sang a song GONE TOO SOON for him,for first time,I was proud to be a hemophilic,I think Ryan was so brave and his legacy will live forever.
I suffer from Hemophilia A - Factor 8 deficient. I always find myself being envious of a mother's strength to protect their child and do what has to be done. I swear her & my mother tell their stories of administering treatments to their son almost verbatim. Good women. Brave women. Thank you Ryan for raising awareness both in Aids research and the Hemophilia community. I truly witness legend everytime I see your face.
I can't believe what Jeanne had to go through as a mother. Amazing woman. As a parent myself I couldn't imagine the pain you had to endure to just get your son to have a normal life.
Thank you so very much for sharing your story, Ryan's story. Your whole family has shown the world such strength and courage. I admired you all then and still do. You will never know how much you helped the families fighting the same health battles and discrimination. The fight for JUSTICE continues.
His mother has so much courage it breaks my heart if Ryan had a made it a couple more years I’m surprise she didn’t sue the crap out of the hospital since they were the ones that infected him with HIV/AIDS by giving him tainted blood before testing it for HIV that how he contracted the disease. I’m happy shes keeping his legacy alive we need more people like her it’s not HIV/AIDS that kills it’s ignorance and fear that kills that’s more deadly than anything.
I know exactly where I was & what I was doing when I heard that Ryan White had died. My heart broke for his mother. No one deserves to be treated that way.
Oh wow ofcourse, the judgmental religious people. Will they ever learn who God is. Michael Jackson was supportive with this family and became a friend of Ryan. He probably also related to the feeling of being judged and talked about.
To live a hard life with hemophilia then the factor gave them peace, came down with HIV from transfusion and lived a horrible life not only being sick but had to deal with the back lash of the public’s fear about a new virus not understood and feared and then die a slow horrible death. What a terrible time but what a legacy he left. He is now laying in the hands of God who tells him Ryan i got you. Please just rest. Everyone here accepts your incredible soul and you wont be ostracized ever again.
God bless you Jeanne. Ryan was an amazing young man!
I love you Jeanne thanks for being my friend on Facebook!😘
what a wonderful lady you are. ryan was such a brave boy...man rip ryan
Bless your heart,,,, I remember Ryan! So brave!
I remember Ryan, all the tv coverage and raw hate directed toward him. He was a patient and forgiving person considering all the bigotry he face. I hope his rest is filled with great peace.
What makes a mother is that they will be strong without choice in the worst of circumstances for their children. Jeanne is such a mother.
My great aunt was one of Ryan’s many nurses at Riley.
Such an inspiring mother, son and family.
poor Ryan