My studies are important to me. I made the honor role just recently, with 2 A’s and 2 B’s. – Ryan White
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
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. – Ryan White
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 themselves, and believed in me. – Ryan White
I received thousands of letters of support from all around the world, all because I wanted to go to school. – Ryan White
Because of the lack of education on AIDS, discrimination, fear, panic, and lies surrounded me. – Ryan White
Rumors of sneezing, kissing, tears, sweat, and saliva spreading AIDS caused people to panic. – Ryan White
I believe in myself as I look forward to graduating from Hamilton Heights High School in 1991. – Ryan White
On December 17, 1984, I had surgery to remove two inches of my left lung due to pneumonia. After two hours of surgery the doctors told my mother I had AIDS. – Ryan White
My family and I held no hatred for those people because we realized they were victims of their own ignorance. – Ryan White
Listening to medical facts was not enough. People wanted one hundred percent guarantees. – Ryan White
Twice a week I would receive injections or IV’s of Factor VIII which clotted the blood and then broke it down. – Ryan White
