"Together in a Life With AIDS"

Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1991. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

"Together in a Life With AIDS"

Toronto Globe and Mail (12/21/91), P. A1
Sarick, Lila

Abstract: Members of the Newman family of London, Ontario plan to keep their spirits high this Christmas, the last one they may be spending together. Kim and Rob Newman, who have AIDS along with two of their three children, believe they were exposed to the virus through unprotected sex before they met. Since they began openly discussing the disease in late October, the Newmans say they have experienced both hostility and understanding from their neighbors. To cope with AIDS, the family works together to keep normalcy in their family routine and participates in the AIDS Committee of London, a non-profit support group which helped them start the Robby Care Fund, set up to provide financial assistance for families with HIV-positive children and to support research on pediatric AIDS. They are currently working with the Sunshine Foundation, which grants wishes to children who are seriously ill, to arrange a trip to Disney World.

911221
AD912275

Copyright © 1991 - Information, Inc., Bethesda, MD. The CDC National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention provides the following information as a public service only. Providing synopses of key scientific articles and lay media reports on HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis does not constitute CDC endorsement. This daily update also includes information from CDC and other government agencies, such as background on Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) articles, fact sheets, press releases and announcements. Reproduction of this text is encouraged; however, copies may not be sold, and the CDC HIV/STD/TB Prevention News Update should be cited as the source of the information. Contact the sources of the articles abstracted below for full texts of the articles.

AEGiS is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. AEGiS is made possible through unrestricted funding from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Elton John AIDS Foundation, the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Life Foundation and donations from users like you.

Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 1991. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.

AEGiS presents published material, reprinted with permission and neither endorses nor opposes any material. All information contained on this website, including information relating to health conditions, products, and treatments, is for informational purposes only. It is often presented in summary or aggregate form. It is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. Always discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in treating HIV.

Copyright ©1980, 1991. AEGiS. All materials appearing on AEGiS are protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the party credited as the provider of the content.