Mama San

Beng Lee KamBrooklyn, NY

The story

I am a mother of 3 children. I am a sushi chef. My youngest son died of HIV/AIDS. HIV is not a death sentence. Now a days people live longer. There is no cure, but it is under control.

About this doll

Represents: HIV/AIDS
Heritage: Asian
Birth date: January 11, 1953
Diagnosis: Unknown -Deceased: 1990

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Stitches

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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