Handmade doll: In Memory of Aaron
Part of the Stitches collection.
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In Memory of Aaron

A.Michigan, USA

The story

Hi my name is Aaron. I am a memory of when stigma overrode competent healthcare and education and when HIV was referred to as full-blown and a death sentence. I had friends and family, but my HIV status overwhelmed me and the words of stigma began to defeat me. I spent my life advocating for the Transgender Community and HIV. Now my friend works as an advocate in my memory.

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Birth date
June 4, 1952
Exhibited at
Women's Living Conference 2013

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These dolls, created by women with HIV/AIDS, show that the disease is one with multiple layers that each woman must peel away in order to live a positive life.

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