Without her, the Ryan White CARE Act would not be what it is today. Thank you for everything, Kathie. buff.ly/tjrZVCB

Finally it calls us to believe that hard times are temporary. When leadership changes—or when public health once again becomes a national priority—the HIV community will be ready with solutions, partnerships, and a long-term vision rooted in justice. buff.ly/12x568b

It also calls us to elevate the voices of those communities that are most impacted. Resilience as it is strongest when those most impacted are centered. Policies crafted with meaningful, empowered involvement from people living with HIV are more equitable, more effective, and more enduring.

We see advocates testifying at hearings, organizations expanding peer-led services, and networks of people living with HIV stepping into leadership. We see researchers, healthcare providers, and activists working together to protect progress that took decades to build. buff.ly/12x568b

But the HIV response moves forward because the community keeps pushing forward. When lawmakers scale back, communities scale up.

This year, with potential federal and state cuts on the horizon, that resilience is not just inspiring, it is essential.

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And still—through mutual aid, activism, and unshakeable hope—we have rebuilt again and again.

In fact, several stories shared on Reddit reveal hours of wait times, delayed and incorrect prescriptions, and overpayment. buff.ly/h21tLZc