Starting at noon, donations under $100 will be matched until the $10,000 match is used up. So if you can donate only a small amount, today is the day. They did this a couple of weeks ago, and the match was met really fast, so earlier is better. But even if your donation isn’t doubled, all donations are great.
$35
- Covers one rapid HIV test – we know that 40% of people who are HIV+ don’t know it yet. Through testing, we can get them into life saving care, and further reduce the spread of the HIV virus.
- Food voucher for emergency needs – many of those living with HIV are also living in poverty, and can’t afford their medication and nutritious food. This makes sure they get the food they need.
- Medical co-payment for one patient – keeping people in consistent medical care keeps them healthy and connected to services. We know this saves lives.
$60
- Buys someone nutritious food for one month – A month of nutritious food allows someone living with HIV to focus on staying healthy without worrying about the basic need of having enough to eat.
- Pays for a one month supply of medical prescription co-pays – Medications can reduce the patients viral load and keep them undetectable.
- Provides a counseling and support group session for someone newly diagnosed – We know that many feel isolated when first diagnosed, and that staying social and connected gets people into care earlier, allowing them to stay healthy.
And here is one of my favorite U2 songs, with maybe my favorite lines that B ever wrote:
“Write a world where we can belong
to each other and sing it like no other”
Donate to my HCRA page here.