A Collection of Comments, Statements and Questions After each performance of ‘That's Why We're Here', the audience has an opportunity to verbalize their reaction orally or in writing. We thought it would be enlightening to share with you some of the remarks. These are the exact words of some of the members of the audience, in the different presentation sites, who chose to express their thoughts in writing. | Corps of Volunteers from AIDS Foundation of Houston | | | | “The energy of the group was fantastic. They gave the subject life, face, emotion and gave enthusiasm for my volunteer project. You are all stars—the best to all of you.” | -- 35, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | “It was real.” | -- 37, female, Euro-American (Houston, TX) | “Putting a real face to the disease.” | -- 24, male, Euro-American (Houston, TX) | | A Friendly Haven (A residential facility of AIDS Foundation-Houston) | | | | “Education is the key to prevention.” | -- 17, Euro-American, High School Student (Tijeras, NM) | | “I just want to say that this was amazing.” | -- 17, Euro-American, High School Student (Midland, TX) | "I am really involved in my school with student council and this is great. We have HIV/AIDS awareness week and this production will be great.” | -- 17, Hispanic, High School Student (Richwood, TX) | | “I enjoyed the play greatly.” | -- 17, Hispanic, High School Student (Lake Wales, FL) | | “Can I become part of the group?” | -- 20, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “How do I tell my children I'm positive?” | -- 28, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | Volunteers of America | | | | “We all need to try and understand HIV/AIDS.” | -- 36, male, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “Will you do another play soon?” | -- 33, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “I would like to act.” | -- 23, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “When is the next play.” | -- 38, female, Native American (Houston, TX) | | “Every point to me was important.” | -- 26, male, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “How come the general public is not [still] completely aware of the epidemic proportions of the disease.” | -- 43, female, Hispanic (Houston, TX) | | Seventh Day Adventist Church | | | | “Simulation of real life situation.” | -- 25, male, African (Houston, TX) | | “The practicality and reality of sharing the education of AIDS.” | | -- 48, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “The seriousness and implications are amazing. I thank you for the information. God bless you.” | -- 47, male, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “What can we do to help you spread your message.” | -- 44, male, African-American (Houston, TX) | “Good info was given in a non-threatening, humorous manner.” | -- 40, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “the presentation was poignant, relevant and up-to-date. Four star presentation.” | -- 40, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “Thank you for the courage.” | -- 47, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “It was informative and educational. Performers were very good. Personable.” | -- 40, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “Making folks aware that HIV positive people need our love and support, not to be ostracized.” | -- 39, female, African-American (Houston, TX) | | “AIDS victims need sympathy and love, not rejection.” | -- male, African-American (Houston, TX) | | Baylor College of Medicine | | | | What is provided below is some of the comments or statements from undergraduates nationwide who are participating in Baylor College of Medicine's SMART summer research program. Included in the audience were under-represented minority doctoral and medical students as well as Ph.D. students in immunology, Molecular Virology and Microbiology programs. | | | | “Hearing it from real people who have AIDS and who were not just acting…I just wanted to tell you all that the play was very touching. I will keep you all in my prayers.” | -- 20, female, African-American | | “I admire you because you could be mellowing and giving up but you're not. I am so amazed at how your faith has strengthened. I believe in the healing power of God. I really do admire you. Even if God has not healed you physically he has healed your spirit, heart, and soul. God bless you.” | -- 20, female, Hispanic | | “We make a difference…strength in numbers.” | -- 22, female, Hispanic (El Paso, TX) | | “Ignorance about HIV & AIDS is really more widespread than the condition itself.” | -- 19, female, Asian (Houston, TX) | | “…the human aspect—telling true stories of people with this disease and how they cope with it.” | -- 20, female, Asian (Sugar land, TX) | | “Even with AIDS, life is precious and worthwhile.” | -- 19, female, Asian (Temple City, CA) |
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