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I'm Still Here- By V. Perez (HIV/AIDS)

My name is Venus Perez. I am 41 years old and I am diagnosis with AIDS since 1987. I was exposed by an ex-partner who died in 1987. Many people I knew with the disease are no longer alive. 2 other people, and myself are long term survivors of this disease. Just like a person who is going through the stages of death and dying, many HIV/AIDS individuals get stuck in these stages. HIV/AIDS has changed America. For 25 year it has brought out the worst in us at first, but ultimately brought out the best, and transformed the nation. Its mark has affected our history, culture and our souls. I am presently disabled but my health has improved tremendously. I presently volunteer for The PLACE of Comfort and EASY ACCESS RESOURCE, INC., a not-for-profit agencies assisting individuals and families with food and community resource needs in crisis situations. The website is: www.placeofcomfort.org. I have recently published a book with Trafford Publishing called, “I’m Still Here” in which describes The History, Outcomes, Testimony and Strengths of people living with HIV/AIDS. You can also visit our shop cart website: www.shop.placeofcomfort.org or www.traffordpublishing.com for book viewing.

I'm Still Here-By V. Perez- The History, Outcomes, Testimony and Strengths of people living with HIV/AIDS-Chapter topics consist of:
History of HIV/AIDS
The Birth, Education & Prevention
First Hope AZT
The Triple Cocktail
Testimony/Myself
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
Achieving Your Goals
Learn and Teach Others
Useful Resources & Internet Links
About The Author.

My reason for my letter is because your organization is always striving to give useful information to the public audience. I have used the information in this book in a recent summer series, in which, empowered many individuals and families infected and affected with this disease. Normally I would not expose my disease to the world because of the stigma that comes with it, but I want to make a difference and I want to be humble. This particular community needs so much empowerment and encouragement from a person who believes in what you teach and I would like to be an example to other people so they can benefit from the information in this book and the blessings God has shown me. God told me to expect great things. If this letter gets to you then God wants it to be. I am one person trying to make a difference in this community. If you would like to contact me, my information is below.
Thank you for reading my story and God bless you in all that you do.
Blessings,
Venus Perez
Volunteer Program Director
The PLACE of Comfort
Phone# (407)539-0885 or Cell # (407) 754-7454
Fax# (407)767-5163
Email- horizonbyv@aol.com

Please note: COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2006
Book 1: "I'm Still Here" Author- Venus Perez. includes: the History, Testimony, Education, Outcomes, and Strengths of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Price: $24.95 (includes shipping) (Audio version coming in October 2006)
If you are interested in this book and would like to be put on our future purchase order list, please email me at: horizonbyv@aol.com
theplaceofcomfort@hotmail.com
easyaccessresource@hotmail.com

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