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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · 16d

Abt 6 out of 10 households r living paycheck 2 paycheck; healthcare costs can take up 19-23% of a household's annual income. Hospitals and other 340B eligible entities could reduce those costs. Learn how 340B Drug Pricing Program is "too big 2 fail." youtu.be/pxOhzEqzuQA

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ADAP Advocacy (@adapadvocacy.bsky.social)

The ADAP Advocacy mission is to promote and enhance the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs) and improve access to care for persons living with HIV/AIDS.

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · 23d

Today is "A Day With HIV" hosted by Positively Aware Magazine.

We are organizing some Friendly inventory at my BFF Mark Eddy's house.
7:08am before work
Mark Eddy's basement guest bedroom in Michigan
#adaywithhiv

#LoveKnowsNoStatus #LoveIsLove #AmorEsAmor #transpride #narcansaveslives #DoxyPEP

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Race Bannon @racebannon.bsky.social · 28d

There are some recognitions I am quite proud of and this is one. The National AIDS Memorial is honoring me with the Lifetime of Commitment Award at their annual Light in the Grove event on November 30th. Tickets available on the page.

www.aidsmemorial.org/light-in-the...

Light in the Grove 2025

www.aidsmemorial.org

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you AZ Gov Hobbs for exec order: vaccines do not require Rx #scienceisreal #vaccinessaveslives #covidvax

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Sep 4

Y'all host a funfunfun time! WTG Phoenix boys of leather!

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Aug 31

Today: International Overdose Awareness Day

Raise awareness abt impact of overdose on individuals/communities.

Educate the public abt risks & preventive measures related to drug overdose.

Honor lives lost to overdose and their support for friends/family.

***overdose deaths are preventable***

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LGBTQ Shrink @drronholt.bsky.social · Aug 25

Homophobia is the real sin.

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ADAP Advocacy @adapadvocacy.bsky.social · Aug 20

Mary Fisher, HIV advocate, speaks out on anniversary of historic speech www.yahoo.com/news/article... via @@YahooNews

Mary Fisher, HIV advocate, speaks out on anniversary of historic speech

Mary Fisher spoke to NewsNation on the anniversary of her historic 1992 Republican National Convention about her commitment to fighting for a cure and destigmatizing HIV/AIDS.

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Aug 22

340B Drug Pricing Program was created to ensure that lower-income patients were able to access the medications and treatments they need at low- or no cost. Hospitals don't see it that way. Learn how 340B is "too big to fail." youtu.be/pxOhzEqzuQA @adapadvocacy

Is the 340B program the next 'Too Big To Fail?' - Medical Debt 60-Second Commercial

YouTube video by ADAP Advocacy

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LGBTQ Shrink @drronholt.bsky.social · Aug 6

🏳️‍🌈 Hope will never be silent! 🏳️‍🌈

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jul 29

@racebannon.bsky.social @safetyblows.bsky.social

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jul 29

Check out SafetyBlows - a fresh take on safety tips - that begin with a whistle

***watch this awesome video: Episode 29 of On Guard Salon.

Race Bannon in the website: "the best safety page I've ever seen."

youtu.be/J0ph6v7b9To?...

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jul 23

Outreach bar crawl last night in Phoenix!

Raising awareness about U=U, PrEP, DoxyPEP, fentanyl test strips, and more

Fighting stigma one Friendly conversations at a time!

#ZeroHIVStigmaDay #HIVstigmawarriors
#PrEPWarrior
#DoxyPEP
#fentanylawareness

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jul 18

We lovelovelove Kathy Bates!

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jul 11

Is it Dore Alley yet?!

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Phoenix Puppy @pupphx.bsky.social · Apr 17

The @pbol.org Phoenix boys of Leather did the Team Friendly Play Friendly Campaign at the Mr.Anvil Contest last weekend, thanks to everyone who took part! #theNewSexEd

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · Jul 4

This #FourthOfJuly, we're going beyond the uniform to shine a light on what honor means to the trans service members at the heart of our case Shilling v. Trump.

Trans people have served our country with honor—and we won’t give up serving them. 🇺🇸🏳️‍⚧️

Read more: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-u...

White background with photos of plaintiffs from the case Shilling v. Trump and purple text that reads, "Beyond The Uniform: What does honor mean to you?"

White background with quote about honor from Commander Blake Dremann. Quote reads, "Honor means giving and not expecting anything in return."

White background with quote about honor from Sergeant First Class Katie Schmid. Quote reads, "Honor is the glue that holds our communities together. It is an aspiration and a practice."

White background with quote about honor from Commander Emily Shilling. Quote reads, "Honor isn’t about medals, uniforms, or salutes. It’s about truth–standing by it, defending it. Even when it costs you."

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LGBTQ Shrink @drronholt.bsky.social · Jun 30

Celebrating PRIDEFULLY today at San Francisco’s PRIDE parade!

Sending you love and support! Be proud. Be you. 🏳️‍🌈

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · Jun 27

BREAKING: The Supreme Court protected affordable access to PrEP and other lifesaving preventive care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act. In addition to PrEP access, this ruling protects affordable access to screenings for breast cancer, depression, Hepatitis B & C and other STIs.

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Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jun 27

Good news!

Team Friendly @teamfriendly.bsky.social · Jun 27

Today is National HIV Testing Day. Yup, it's the end of June already! Here are a few suggestions on how to help end HIV stigma, promote testing and linkage to care. #NationalHIVTestingDay #HIVstigmafree