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" Twice a week I would receive injections or IV's of Factor VIII which clotted the blood and then broke it down. "

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" Given six months to live and being the fighter that I am, I set high goals for myself. "

" My studies are important to me. I made the honor role just recently, with 2 A's and 2 B's. "

" Eventually, I won the right to attend school, but the prejudice was still there. "

" Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support. "

" I believe in myself as I look forward to graduating from Hamilton Heights High School in 1991. "

" On December 17, 1984, I had surgery to remove two inches of my left lung due to pneumonia. After two hours of surgery the doctors told my mother I had AIDS. "

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" We had great faith that with patience, understanding, and education, that my family and I could be helpful in changing their minds and attitudes around. "

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" Financial hardships were rough on us, even though Mom had a good job at G.M. "

" My name is Ryan White. I am sixteen years old. I have hemophilia, and I have AIDS. "

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" Mayor Koch, of New York, was the first public figure to give me support. "

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