Quotes from Ryan White

How could these people in the public eye not be afraid of me, but my whole town was?

Given six months to live and being the fighter that I am, I set high goals for myself.

My name is Ryan White. I am sixteen years old. I have hemophilia, and I have AIDS.

Twice a week I would receive injections or IV's of Factor VIII which clotted the blood and then broke it down.

People would get up and leave so they would not have to sit anywhere near me.

Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support.

This brought on the news media, TV crews, interviews, and numerous public appearances.

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.

My family and I held no hatred for those people because we realized they were victims of their own ignorance.

Because of the lack of education on AIDS, discrimination, fear, panic, and lies surrounded me.

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.