We
posed the
question
"What if
you were
HIV positive?"
to Congresswoman
Tammy Baldwin.
Her heartfelt
response
is below.
Thank you
Ms. Baldwin
for your
compassion
and having
the courage
and dedication
to
champion
for HIV/AIDS
issues!
If I learned
I was
HIV
positive,
I would
first turn
to my family
and friends
for support
and comfort.
I have dear
friends
who are
living courageously
with this
disease
today.
And, I have
had dear
friends
who died
courageously
with this
disease
over the
years.
In all my
actions,
I would
strive to
live every
day with
their spirit
leading
me.
With the
knowledge
that this
disease
was now
affecting
me personally,
I believe
that our
connection
would grow
even deeper.
With the
courage
I have witnessed,
I would
live to
give a stronger
and more
hopeful
voice to
all of us.
The top two winning submissions received a framed congratulatory letter from
Ms. Baldwin on her official
Congressional letter head!
On January 9, 2008 contest winners,
Collin Burke and Kevin Julka, presented
United States
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin with a framed copy of their winning
entry from
"What if it Were You?" Thank you to
Ms. Baldwin, Steve, Teri, Sandi
and the amazing parents for your support!
