HIV/AIDS LONG-TERM SURVIVOR * YOUTH EDUCATION * ADVOCACY * ACTIVISM * RESOURCES
Houston, Texas - United States
What defines an HIV/aids long-term survivor
Never surrender!
Live to tell the tale!
Live to tell the tale!
HIV long-term survivor Bob Bowers at 61 years old
Live to tell the tale!
Live to tell the tale!
Live to tell the tale!
AIDS long-term survivor Bob Bowers - Houston, Texas
One Tough Pirate
Never surrender!
Bob Bowers is an outspoken advocate' and another long-term HIVer' who runs his own youth education nonprofit out of Madison, Wis., called HIVictorious. Contrasting himself with Mackenroth's openness about being gay when he appeared on national TV, the 46-year-old Bowers says with a chuckle, 'I don't brag about it, but I'm a heterosexual.' But his ability to make light of how he handles conversations about living with HIV didn't always come so easily. When he had his first speaking engagement in 1986 he was terrified, he admits, to get up in front of a group of high schoolers in North Hollywood, Calif., and tell his story. But the outcome changed his outlook: 'I received a standing ovation. I was like, 'Wow!' That was unexpected for somebody who'd felt so ashamed and dirty and tainted.'
AGIng and thriving with hiv
COMPASSION IS OUR CURE®
I just wanted to tell you that your site brought both tears to my eyes, chills to my skin, and peace to my heart. I have not been directly affected by AIDS on a personal level, however, being a nurse, my final goal is to be involved in the fight for research and a cure. I never look at people's websites, but something told me to check yours out. I have been directly affected by cancer several times which is another type of research I'd like to do, but I feel like the Lord is pushing me to work with HIV/AIDS patients and I'm not really sure why. And I love your saying Compassion is our cure.... b/c it is the truth in this world through and through. I just really wanted to say I think it's awesome what you are doing, and I wish more people would be on the proactive side of this fight.
~ Erin
One Tough Pirate
You have to be one of the most amazing men. This just shows people that you can't tell from the outside someone is living with AIDS. Protect yourself and others. I love how open and honest you are about your life. And how AIDS hasn't made you lay down and die.
~ Bren
HIV/AIDS Long-term survivor Bob Bowers
We're Only in the Business of HIV/AIDS to Be Out of Business—World AIDS Day 2024
December 1st—World AIDS Day—is a bittersweet day for me, and I’d like to share why this day holds such complex meaning. Each year, a new theme is crafted to capture attention, raise awareness, and rally support. I understand the intent, but for me, these themes often feel oversimplified. They can seem like just words on a page when weighed against the reality of HIV/AIDS, which continues to affect millions of people daily—not just in the U.S. but worldwide.."
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Growing Older with HIV
Today, thanks to improvements in the effectiveness of treatment with HIV medicine (called antiretroviral therapy or ART), people with HIV who are diagnosed early and who get and stay on ART can keep the virus suppressed and live long and healthy lives. For this reason, more than half of people with diagnosed HIV in the United States and 6 territories and freely associated states are aged 50 and older. Many of them have been living with HIV for many years; others were diagnosed with HIV later in life.
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day September 18th - Bob Bowers is a 41-year HIV/AIDS survivor
HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD)
June 5th - HLTSAD.ORG
June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. First observed in 2014, it’s a day to honor long-term survivors of HIV and raise awareness about their needs, issues, and journeys.
The selection of June 5 for this annual observance coincides with the anniversary of the first official reporting of what became known as the AIDS epidemic on June 5, 1981, when the CDC first reported on five cases of a mysterious disease affecting young gay men. June 5, 1981 is considered the start of the AIDS pandemic.
COMPASSION IS OUR CURE®
Kindness, compassion and love for each other is the greatest gift we can give each other. A great teacher, and friend has taught me that...!
Namaste,
Pam
AGING and thriving with hiv/aids
Led by the AIDS Institute, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) is observed each year on September 18 to focus on the increasing number of people who, because of major advancements in HIV treatment, are living long, full lives with HIV.
HIV long-term survivor bob bowers
"Life’s a gamble, and sometimes, it’s about more than just surviving. It’s about thriving in the face of the unexpected. Every year I’ve lived beyond what I thought possible, I’ve gained something deeper—a sense of gratitude, a stronger faith, and an ever-growing belief in the power of determination."
~ Bob Bowers
"I used to believe that I had to be flawless before I could share my life story. However, I've come to realize that the true beauty and heart of my narrative lie in my imperfections and my willingness to openly discuss them."
~ Bob Bowers
"There was a time when I would have bet every cent I had on being just another statistic—someone whose name would be spoken in hushed tones, if at all. Another story of someone who didn’t make it. Yet, here I am, still standing, and every day feels like I’ve outplayed the odds."
~ Bob Bowers
