Ted Kennedy was intrumental in crafting and getting through congress the Ryan White Care Act, which provides critical funding for lower-income people living with HIV/AIDS.
Ryan White funding literally provides a lifeline to hundreds of thousands of people who otherwise could not afford the exhorbitant cost of antiretroviral medicines and related pharmaceuticals, as well as other support services that allow those infected to live longer, more productive lives.
Every day, I see people who rely on Ryan White funding to stay alive. No matter what other human frailties and foibles Ted Kennedy experienced, this is a legacy that distinguishes him as a humanitarian.
Ryan White comes up for re-authorization next month and it would be a shame if congress failed to support it. Please make sure that your congressional delegation understands the vital importance of this program and votes for its continuence.
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