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As someone who was born in the 80’s, I watched HIV go from a death sentence, to an undetectable disease in my lifetime. Astonishing.
I have more good news. My dad has inoperable, untreatable brain cancer. He’s part of a clinical trial for a new cancer drug. His initial prognosis was 1 year left. That was 6 years ago. This drug is going to revolutionize cancer treatment. Science is amazing
Science works. It’s my 11th year taking anti-retroviral medication for HIV. ☺️
That’s great! Maybe some other charity like Make a Wish or someone would be interested.
this kind of ending is happy. Good news indeed!
this is the best story I have seen in ages!!! I grew up in NYC and saw many people lost to aids. My college roommate worked for years on understanding the virus. Brilliant scientists came up with a cure that has saved uncounted lives. Thank god for giving us good brains to help solve problems! There is no conflict between science and religion, just between open and closed minds. Ask the Vatican if they oppose vaccines
As a pharmacy student who just finished studying and researching the effects of antiretroviral drugs (Biktarvy, Truvada, etc.) and the trend of HIV mortality/morbidity alongside other factors, I’m glad that there is treatment for those and prophylactic medications for those who are concerned!
Perhaps they can open it back up when Polio, tuberculosis and whooping cough make a comeback because of antivaccers.
I guess dropping the HIV/AIDS, and just calling it summer camp isn’t a viable option.
Wonderful, best news
I learned about HIV/AIDS from Pedro from the Real World. I swear that’s where my passion and love for social work started.
This is such positive news.
We need similar breakthrough treatment for neuro degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer.
Thanks to Gilead who’s raking in billions from the treatments. They previously cured most instances of hep c. Made a shitload of money and then were left with barely any customers (because they were cured). They’re now doing it with HIV. And attempting to address many forms of cancer.
One of the few feel good stories of for profit healthcare. An amazing company and a decent value if you want to vote with your dollars and invest. They cure while their peers treat.
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That is one of the most beautiful pieces of news I’ve heard in a long time. 🙂
Maybe…open the camp to everyone and keep it open
Im going to stop scrolling at this point 👍
Didn’t they almost get rid of HIV/aids in the late 20th century?
Could have just pivoted into a regular summer camp. No need to shut down completely.
That made me smile as well. 💖
Just amazing
Hell yeah
I hear polio is coming back around. Might want to keep the camp open.
Best reason to close down something as wonderful as this is it no longer being needed
I’m actually very hopeful that there’ll be a cure within the next few decades.
Sadly, theres a strong anti science crowd trying to bring back infectious diseases that have been largely erradicated.
I’m gonna be that guy but how does kids get hiv besides the obvious answer
Sad they couldn’t figure out a way to keep their business running for other kids.
Now do Epstein barr