43 Quotes by 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.

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.

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

I was labeled a troublemaker, my mom an unfit mother, and I was not welcome anywhere.

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

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

Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support.

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

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