The Fellowship of the Ring…er, Ride
Smoke surrounded the mountains above our tents as we camped for two days in Delta, Utah. We weren’t sure where the fires originated so we donned bandanas—not only were they fashionable, but great for...
View ArticleSpeaking Up
On our first official day of the International RESULTS Conference, a young man shared with the other REAL Change participants that he was living with HIV. Unlike so many, he said, he is on treatment...
View ArticleAlice does Chicago
So many things to look forward to in Chicago….deep dish pizza dinner with Lauren’s family, two nights at the Patel house, and an appearance on Wrigley Field at the Cub’s game. But before that, we had...
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Gabi’s Hometown Thrills
Today we rode in from Chicago to South Bend, Indiana. As wonderful our two rest days were in Chicago, it felt great to get back on the saddle. Yesterday, we were lucky enough to be announced at Wrigley...
View ArticleColin’s ride to Bryan, OH
Today was a nice 100-mile journey out of Indiana into the wide new world of Ohio! The road was nice, relatively flat with a nice shoulder, and with a solid Southwest wind we were able to make good...
View ArticleCoffee and Communities
A ride across America offers a unique lens to view the scenery, the cities, and the people that live within this country. The communities–most recently Ohio towns that line the shores of Lake...
View ArticleHubble or Bust
Let’s start off with a fun fact: according to a sign at the National Air and Space Museum, the distance between Washington DC and Boston is roughly equal to the distance between Earth’s surface and the...
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First Impressions from Rwanda
Hello from Rwanda! My name is Ellie Deshaies, and I will be bringing you updates and stories from Rwanda for the next few weeks. Before I jump right in, allow me to explain a little bit about myself...
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Photoset: Rwanda Chapter Health Projects
During the first cycle of the FACE AIDS/IMB Practical Empowerment Program here in Rwanda, chapter members work to develop and implement a project to address a health issue within their local...
View ArticleWe Must Put a Human Face on AIDS
The March 1st sequester came with vague talk of a lagging economy and political gridlock. Such abstract terms obscure the human costs of sequestration. Cuts to already underfunded discretionary...
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Gearing up for the 2013 Ride Against AIDS!
Greetings from the 2013 Ride Against AIDS Team! It’s the third and final day of orientation, and we’ve just just finished packing the van for an early morning. At 6:20 am the 7 of us riders will pile...
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THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING AND I MUST GO
(originally written on June 24th by Eric S.) Less than 72 hours ago, I waddled across the sands at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach. It was 8am, and my 6 teammates and I had just dipped our rear wheels into...
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Scenes From Highway 50 aka “The Loneliest Road in America”
Saturday, June 29th, 2013: Team Ride Against AIDS 2013 has been trekking through Nevada since reaching Carson City on Tuesday after a beautiful descent from Lake Tahoe. We spent a refreshing rest day...
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Rest Day in Provo, Utah
Rest Day in Provo, Utah Our rest day in Provo was anything but restful. We went grocery shopping, jumped in a river, and even partook in the annual July 3rdevening bike ride. However, the most...
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Colorful Colorado
Sunday July 28th, 2013 On July 6th, the team crossed the greatly anticipated Utah-Colorado border into the quaint town of Dinosaur, CO. After taking the necessary “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” team...
View ArticleThe Return to Real Life
I did it. It’s something that I still can’t believe. After the tire dipping ceremony, I called my mom. With a shaky voice I told her, “I finished, Mom,” before bursting into tears. I never finish...
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Giving a Face and Voice to the Global Fund: An Interview With Joyce Kamwana
By: Kate Bjorklund What does it mean to not only recognize, but to honor World AIDS Day? At FACE AIDS, we believe that in addition to acknowledging the local and global impact of HIV, we must also take...
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Student Spotlight: Shayla Minteer on World AIDS Day
This year FACE AIDS National asked students, “what does World AIDS Day mean to you?” The two student pieces shared this week reflect on the significance of World AIDS Day, as well as their work with...
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#Giving an Identity
Dear Friend, Today, thousands of organizations have joined together to promote #GivingTuesday, a day to ask not what savings we will get at the mall or online, but instead what can we give. To...
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Student Spotlight: Audrey Hanson
Meet a group of dedicated students and draw inspiration from their stories in the monthly blog series, FACE AIDS Student Spotlight! Name: Audrey Hanson Chapter: University of Wisconsin, Madison...
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