Another Year

So begins a new year and we make resolutions to do things differently. What can we do for those people on the waiting list, in Kentucky, needing these life saving medications. I believe we have to say with one voice that we refuse to accept that there isn't any funds to provide the medication needed to not only save lives but makes a big different in the quality of life of those infected with the virus.

If you are interested in joining forces with me and other likeminded people, to petition the state government to fund KADAP so those who need AIDS drugs will be assured of getting them. Contact me at edelencorp@yahoo.com and we will make a difference this year.

let make it a great year for everyone!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Bobby Edelen

ADAP???

I am posed with a question. Is there an alternative for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program? There has to be because there should never be people waiting for life saving drugs in the riches country on earth. It doesn't matter what the medication is for, I believe it is criminal for there to be a waiting list for any drug to treat any disease.

Tis the season for big talk and seemingly large gestures but what happens after the Holidays and real life sets in again. We must continue to think about those less fortunate than ourselves as we settle back into our comfortable lives.

If you don't know who your legislators are find out, call them and demand that they find ways to fulfill the needs of the people that need them the most and don't have a voice. Join the fight so we can all win.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Bobby Edelen

The state of HIV/AIDS in Kentucky

There many people infected and affected with and by the virus in this state, and there is little discussion about it. I think we are not as much ashamed as we are frustrated with the status quo.

There has to be a new way to combat the lethargy that has pervaded our communities, especially our communities of color.

The time is now and the fight is at our doorstep and we have to answer the call to action. Get tested, get empowered and get involved in the fight to end this plague.

Bobby Edelen

WAITING

When I think of waiting, an image of sitting patiently with expectations of something happening comes to mind. When we are talking about life saving medications we can’t afford to sit patiently because here in Kentucky people are not being taken off the list, yet almost every day more people are added. The expectation is not for something positive to happen but instead something dire with life threatening consciences about to take place.

We can be thankful that everyone needing medications are getting them at this time, thanks to the Patient Assistance Program; however, do we wait until people, that’s right people have to go without the life sustaining drugs they need before we take action? I think not! There are some things we can do now. Start a letter writing campaign, organize friends and family to call your state and national Representatives and voice their concern.
Keep watching this blog to see what happen with our efforts.
Bobby Edelen