{"id":6771,"date":"2005-07-18T00:18:00","date_gmt":"2005-07-18T00:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ynottony.com\/ynot\/aids-walk-speaks-to-oprah-winfrey-interview-5\/"},"modified":"2015-03-21T03:31:24","modified_gmt":"2015-03-21T03:31:24","slug":"aids-walk-speaks-to-oprah-winfrey-interview-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ynottony.com\/ynot\/aids-walk-speaks-to-oprah-winfrey-interview-5\/","title":{"rendered":"AIDS Walk speaks to Oprah Winfrey – Interview #5"},"content":{"rendered":"
The following interviews are the opinions of individuals in the <\/span>San Francisco AIDS Walk Community.<\/a> No harm of any kind is intended. . . . And each individual’s statements are truly their own ….<\/span><\/div>\n


\"Liz\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Nane: Liz<\/a>
Education: San Francisco State University -Major: Kinesiology Minor: Holistic Health
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 135
Age: 37
Birth Place\/Origin: Philadelphia, PA.
Occupation: Activities Coordinator
Present Location\/Where do you live? San Francisco, CA. 94114
Favorite Book: “Stories from The River”<\/p>\n

Q. <\/span>What do you think is the world’s greatest asset?<\/span>
A. The ability to love one another unconditionally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q. If you could make one wish for humanity what would it be?<\/span>
A. Whenever anyone says or does something, they come from a place of love (smile)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Q. <\/span>How has the AIDS\/HIV Panademic affected you?<\/span>
A. I have had many friends pass away from AIDS. And, I know many people living with HIV\/AIDS.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q. <\/span>How many years have you participated in the San Francisco AIDS Walk?<\/span>
A. On & off, almost 10 years …I have at least 8 t-shirts and buttons at home. I participate because, I can. . ..This is an abosolute “horrible” disease. I am HIV negative so, I participate for those who cannot …<\/span><\/p>\n

Q. <\/span>Have you participated in any other AIDS related charity events? (If so, what? And, how many?)<\/span>
A. When I moved to San Francisco, I voluteered with an amazing organization <\/span>(MHR)<\/span><\/a> that provided people living with AIDS a buddy that helped them with daily living activities and basically provided a shoulder to lean on and someone who listens .. …(At the time, about 10 years ago, many people living with the disease had no one to help them).<\/span><\/p>\n

I then participated in California AIDS Ride #4. And, I have volunteered for several AIDS Walks. Furthermore, I work for <\/span>a program for women and children living with HIV\/AIDS<\/a> as an Activities Coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q. If you had one thing to say to the world, what would it be?<\/span>
A. Love is the answer – – we can change the world with love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q. <\/span>If you had one thing to say to Oprah Winfrey, what would it be?<\/span>
A. I’m actually really surprised that you are not already involved (in the States)with this “cause.” I guess I would ask you why? Being as famous as you are, if you spoke about the San Francisco AIDS Walk, AIDSLifeCycle<\/a>, or just AIDS in the States (in one of your shows or in an issue of your magazines) …you could really create much needed awareness of the importance of recognizing those who are continually infected (everyday) by this incredible pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q. <\/span> <\/span>If you had one thing to say to Lance Armstrong, what would it be?<\/span>
<\/span>Keep living strong. You’ve an incredible inspiration.<\/span>
A letter to Oprah Winfrey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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