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John Gafeney was diagnosed with HIV when he was 17 years old and already living on his own.
He contracted the disease from his partner, who told Gafeney he was HIV-positive after they had been in a relationship for a while.
Now 18, Gafeney lives in Wicker Park and takes a proactive approach to gaining a better understanding of the disease so he can plan for the future and help educate others.
There was a time when Kiyoshi Martinez sat on the sidelines. During recess he'd watch as his classmates conquered the jungle gyms, slid into first base and made goals on the soccer field.
It was a time when the school nurse kept his inhaler on hand, ready to rescue him in case of an emergency.
He went to the doctor's office every day after school to get an allergy shot. All of this just to help him control his asthma. "Why is this happening to me?" he would ask himself.
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