Handmade doll: Imani
Part of the Stitches collection.ST-FLZ-LI-0069
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Imani

LindaFt Lauderdale, FL

The story

Hello my name is Imani, born in Florida. I found out that I had the virus in 1991. Imani means Faith. I always carry Faith with me, living with the virus I got Faith there will be a cure today this disease is not a death sentence. Because of new medication to hold to your Faith. God bless us all. Love Imani

About this doll
Represents
HIV/AIDS
Heritage
African American
Birth date
December 2, 1961
Diagnosis
1991

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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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