Elizabeth Taylor - AIDS / Activism - by Richard Bassett
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aa The AIDS crisis began in 1981. Virtually nothing was done until a group of activists called; "ACT-UP" emerged in the mid 1980's. Dame Elizabeth was at the steering while of this national group using her fame to ensure funds were given to AMfAR (The American Foundation for AIDS Research) by speaking out all over the country. She demanded money. The Act-UP movement lasted about ten years, though there are still some chapters today. But by 1986, friends were attending weekly funerals. Drugs were 'experimental' and could not be safely released by the FDA. And people continued to die. Primarily, the gay population had had it by 1987 and formed "ACT-UP" (slogan: "ACT UP-FIGHT BACK-FIGHT AIDS"). I was proud to be a part of this movement in Los Angeles, California. Together we insisted that drugs be released into the public sector pronto, more clinical trials be conducted, expenses to cover the drugs were available, and we spoke out against the church, civil rights and necessary insurance coverage. If we hadn't done that, we would have still continued to perish. Dame Elizabeth uttered a true statement in 1987 when saying that "President Regan had never even mentioned the word AIDS" (at least to her). She supplied the name and the clout regarding fund raising and we, along with our leader Activist Larry Kramer, marched through city after city. After the release of more sophisticated drugs started in the mid-1990's, ACT-UP (for the most part) fizzled out or simmered, at best. But we must never disband entirely because soon we are going to have to march for the ultimate: "A cure". People remember to donate if you can.
By Richard Bassett, *2008
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DONATE NOW - The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation: http://www.elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org/how-you-can-help
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RIP Dame Elizabeth Taylor, much respect for your earnest and humble work to help others. One love always!
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Paris538 3 years ago
no one even cares to think about HIV till it hits home. Im glad our family donates to reserch. I wish people wuldnt be worryin about what new game is out or whut the newest fashion. so much culd be given.
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