Achieving an HIV- and TB-Free Generation

Posted by Dr. Serge Agbo, MPH
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
March 21, 2012

A family waits in line at the Kitwe Health
Clinic IV in Ntungamo district in Uganda.
(Photo: James Pursey/EGPAF)

As we mark the 30^th World TB Day on March 24^th, we remember that tuberculosis remains a danger for millions around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, TB infection is often paired with HIV – and HIV-positive pregnant women and children are particularly vulnerable. The good news is that TB is preventable and treatable, and the Foundation is working to integrate HIV and TB services in the countries where it works.

Notes from the Field: The Foundation at the Kilimanjaro Marathon

Posted by Mercy Nyanda and Dorice Kiama

March 16, 2012

(Photo: EGPAF)

Foundation staff members and beneficiaries of care and treatment (C&T) services at Foundation-supported sites in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania joined thousands of runners at the Kilimanjaro Marathon event held in Moshi town on Sunday, 26 February 2012. This is the third time that the Foundation has participated in the Kilimanjaro Marathon with the objectives of advocacy and visibility.

Pediatric Studies Highlighted in Seattle at This Year's CROI Conference

Posted by Jeffrey T. Safrit
Los Angeles, CA
March 14, 2012

Last week, Seattle was host to the 19th annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, colloquially known as CROI.

It is the largest North American conference on HIV/AIDS, and attracts more than 4,000 leading clinicians and basic scientists studying HIV and associated diseases for presentations and discussions of their latest results.

Maternal and pediatric issues were again important at this year’s conference, and Foundation-supported scientists past and present were at the forefront.

The Announcement

Posted by Evan Von Leer
Washington, D.C.
March 13, 2012

Magic Johnson making the
announcement (Photo: ESPN)

On November 7, 1991, Earvin “Magic” Johnson made an announcement that shook the country: he was HIV-positive, and would have to retire from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Earlier this week, ESPN premiered a film documenting Magic’s career, the historic announcement, and his life since. In the film and subsequent interviews, Magic discusses the important role Elizabeth Glaser played in helping him and his family understand, accept, and embrace his HIV status, and become a public face and voice for ending the pandemic.

Three Deciding Moments on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Posted by Lethia McFarland
Washington, D.C.
March 9, 2012

Pediatric AIDS Foundation co-founders
Susan DeLaurentis (left),
Susie Zeegen (center), and
Elizabeth Glaser (right). (Photo: EGPAF)

Saturday, March 10th, is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to reflect about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls in the United States.

This year's theme, "What's Your Deciding Moment?" asks people about everyday moments that inspire thoughts and opportunities to take action against HIV.

One of our amazing interns decided she would commemorate the awareness day by sharing her three deciding moments that have elevated her personal desire to take action against HIV/AIDS. Click through the jump to find out what her moments are.

Dance Marathon at Baldwin-Wallace College: A Reflection

Posted by Laura Roads
Berea, OH
February 28, 2012

(Photo: EGPAF)

Dance Marathon is a fundraiser unlike any other at Baldwin-Wallace; since its debut in 2001, the B-W Dance Marathon has raised over $197,000 in support of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. On this past Saturday February 25th, DM in its eleventh year surpassed our longtime goal of $30,000 by raising $36,819.25! There were a total of 112 dancers pledging 12 hours of continuous dancing from noon to midnight.