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AIDS Research Creates Hope and Saves Lives

Posted by Ben Banks
Ashland, VA
April 4, 2013

EGPAF Ambassador Ben Banks is excited for
the future of HIV/AIDS research.
(Photo: EGPAF)

EGPAF Ambassador Ben Bank shares his story of surviving more than three decades with HIV and how his survival has been possible because of advances in research. Learn more about his inspirational perspective.

Posted by Ben Banks
Ashland, Virginia
July 20, 2011

Ben and his wife Kasiah at a
Foundation event. (Photo: EGPAF)

My name is Ben Banks and for nearly a decade I have been a Foundation Ambassador for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Last year I graduated from Walden University with a Master’s degree in public health. Walden University is dedicated to advancing positive social change through programs that inspire students to use their education and skills for the greater good.

My experience at the university encouraged me to make a difference and one way I’m doing that is through my work as an Ambassador at the Foundation.

I was recently featured in a video entitled, "this is HIV. live your life," which has been submitted to the Walden University Scholars of Change video contest. If I win, I will be presented with $2,500 to donate to a charity of my choice. I need your help to make this happen.

Click past the jump to learn how you can help my video win, and earn the Foundation $2,500 to help save lives around the world.

Posted by Ben Banks
Ashland, VA
August 24, 2010

Attend an event at the White House, check. Have life story mentioned by President Obama during remarks while announcing National HIV/AIDS Strategy, check. Celebrate seventh wedding anniversary, check. Graduate with a Masters of Public Health degree, check (in a few weeks).

All of these events happened to Foundation Ambassador Ben Banks in the past few weeks (he will receive his master's degree next month). They are all events that never seemed possible, especially considering the way his life started.