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HIV positive Canadian Bradford McIntyre promotes HIV and AIDS awareness and messages of positive living with HIV.
"My work creating HIV and AIDS awareness globally has provided for many people, a face living with HIV and this has helped to bring hope to people infected that they too can live!"
Bradford McIntyre
A long time survivor living with HIV since 1984,
Bradford McIntyre announced publicly in 1994 that he was living with HIV.
He has been a dynamic advocate for the health and wellness of
people living with HIV and AIDS and is committed to effecting
change, not only in his own life, but also for millions of others
with the same diagnosis.
Bradford has appeared on national television and radio, in numerous newspaper
and magazine interviews and documentaries; promoting the message
that everyone can take responsibility for their health, regardless
of doctors’ diagnoses. Along with local, national and international
speaking engagements, Bradford's articles on HIV and AIDS have
been published in newspapers, magazines and on web sites around
the world. Unceasingly, he has appealed to our government for
funding for complementary and alternative medicine and integrative
health care, nutrition and subsidized housing for those infected
with HIV.
Bradford has constantly championed 'the war' against the AIDS
virus. Through his commitment to help transform the lives of others,
alter public perception and influence the mainstream medical profession’s
attitude and approach to treatment, change has occurred. Bradford
is a dedicated and tireless advocate for enhancing awareness about
HIV and AIDS.
Bradford's vision for a better future has inspired many people to look at life
in a different light. He works hard and constantly at promoting to the world-at-large
his positive messages of living with HIV and AIDS. Even while managing his own challenging
HIV related health problems, he has committed to involve himself in many ways within the
Vancouver, British Columbia community, nationally and globally.
Bradford's global impact is shown through a comprehensive, informative website. When you
visit his website Positively Positive-Living with HIV/AIDS (),
you will discover a wide variety of life affirming and supportive topics.
He collaborates with individuals, groups and organizations throughout the world. He strives for excellence
in the cause against prejudice and ignorance where HIV and AIDS are concerned. Bradford is committed
to informing governments, the medical establishment and the media that the fundamental rights of individuals
living with HIV and AIDS must be protected and upheld. Discrimination of people living with HIV must not be tolerated.
Specific examples: Bradford's articles '', '' and ''.
These can be read online or downloaded from the article section.
Since 1994, whenever possible, Bradford McIntyre has volunteered his time and energy to participate in HIV and AIDS causes.
Affiliations:
Member: International AIDS Society -
The International AIDS Society is the world's leading independent association of HIV/AIDS professionals. By convening the world's largest meetings on HIV/AIDS, IAS provides critical platforms for presenting new research, sharing best practice and advancing the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Member: Human Rights Campaign -
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans,
HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
Member: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network -
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, in Canada and internationally, through research, legal and policy analysis
education, and community mobilization. The Legal Network is Canada's leading advocacy organization working on the legal and human rights issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Member: Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) -
CATIE champions and supports innovation and excellence in knowledge exchange for the prevention of HIV transmission, and the care, treatment and support of people with HIV.
Member: Canadian Treatment Action Council (CTAC) -
The Canadian Treatment Action Council (CTAC ) is a national non-governmental organization run by and for people living with HIV/AIDS, including those who are co-infected. CTAC promotes informed public policy and builds awareness
on issues that impede access to treatment and health care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Treatment is a broad concept, which includes western, traditional, complementary and alternative medicine.
Member: CAHR (Canadian Association of HIV Research) -
The Canadian Association of HIV Research was formed in 1991 and has evolved into a diverse Canada-wide organization which represents people who conduct HIV/AIDS research.
Member: The British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society (BCPWA) -
The British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society exists to enable persons living with AIDS and HIV disease to empower themselves through mutual support and collective action. From our personal struggles and challenges come our courage and strength.
It is Western Canada's largest AIDS organization with a membership of more than 4,400 HIV-positive individuals.
Member: The Vancouver Friends For Life Society -
The Vancouver Friends For Life Society serves as a catalyst to enhance the wellness of individuals living with a life threatening illness by providing complementary and alternative health and support services.
Member: The BC Compassion Club Society (BCCCS) -
The BC Compassion Club is a collectively-run non-profit natural health centre providing safe, high-quality medicinal cannabis and the services of a full wellness centre. Since 1997, we have served over 5,000 members with serious or terminal illnesses.
Director: 2005 - 2009: Face Forward Foundation -
Face Forward was created to help people effectively manage both the physical aspects, such as lipoatrophy or facial wasting, and emotional effects of the HIV/AIDS illness.
Director: 1994 - 1996: Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation -
The Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation is a fully recognized charitable Foundation established in memory of Louis Turpin.
Forum Moderator: HIV/AIDS & Health Forum: 2004 - 2009: Gay Vancouver.Net -
Gay Vancouver.Net (Gay Vancouver Online) - Vancouver Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Community Guide for Gay Vancouver, BC, Canada
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