Fred is uniquely qualified to advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS. Fred has been living with HIV for 32 years, and with an AIDS diagnosis for 28 years. After bringing the diagnosis to undetectable levels, Fred gradually improved his health and stamina to his current fit condition. He has been a treatment advocate for over 24 years, working with industry and with regulators to improve treatment and treatment access. Fred has educated legislators in DC almost annually, delivering persuasive health data about the importance of ADAP and early treatment to every single office on the Hill. Fred has visited congressional representatives on behalf of individual PLWA’s and on behalf of national coalitions.
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