AIDS Research Alliance

HIV rates are increasing in China, where last year saw a 15% rise in new diagnoses. One cause for the spread? Stigma. The degree to which HIV is stigmatized in certain parts of China is evidenced by this 8 year old boy's experience: "Local media reported last month that an HIV-positive eight-year-old boy in China’s western Sichuan province had been banished by residents of his home village who described him as a ticking time bomb. The child’s own grandfather and main caregiver signed a petition backed by 200 residents calling for the boy, who was abandoned by his parents, to be expelled from the village." http://on.ft.com/1zxVJIb

AIDS is not over, especially in regions of the U.S. like the Deep South. Why is HIV so deadly here? A new study indicates that poverty, lower levels of education and insurance coverage, social stigma associated with the disease, and racism are to blame. Does this sound familiar? http://bit.ly/1CS8qLF

Today, we remember Martin Luther King, Jr. and all that he stood for.

As we make our New Year's resolutions, we are inspired by Maya Angelou's wisdom:

Did you see? AIDS Research Alliance named one of the top 10 research companies on the forefront of AIDS eradication: http://www.healthcareglobal.com//TOP-10:-Research-Companie

Insight into an HIV cure: Researchers at Johns Hopkins conclude that a therapeutic vaccine that boosts the T-cell response to HIV could ultimately be part of the cure for the virus. More here: http://bit.ly/1y50WXM

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to serve your community? Find out whether you should donate time or money with this calculator and input from the experts: http://wallethub.com/charity-calculator/

Our own Dr. Stephen Brown talks with International Innovation about his path to ARA, why he believes in a cure, and what the future holds for HIV cure research: http://www.internationalinnovation.com/protect-and-prevent/

Timothy Ray Brown: The only person in the world to have been cured of HIV has spoken out about his experience for the first time: "I did not want to be the only person in the world cured of HIV; I wanted other HIV+ patients to join my club. I want to dedicate my life to supporting research to search for a cure or cures for HIV!" http://bit.ly/14oyimI

With the New Year, we resolve to be more giving in all that we do. Supporter Adam Dachis is showing us how it's done, donating his birthday to AIDS Research Alliance. Thank you, Adam, for encouraging your friends, family and social media followers to support ARA! https://www.crowdrise.com/aidstravaganza

Happy New Year! You just got a letter from ARA!

Here is an e-Card from AIDS Research Alliance to you all! Happy Holidays!

'Tis the season of giving! It's time to show how much we care about others! Give gifts to your family and friends, or even give back to your community. Spread your love and joy!

A quote from Henry James that reminds us what's important in our daily lives: