Drew

When I got laid off at the start of April, my friend Matt suggested I should join him as a roadie on the AIDS Lifecycle, and I jumped at the idea! I'd recently re-energized my direct (as compared to just financial support) in HIV prevention, and taking part in the Lifecycle seemed like an ideal way to make the best of unexpected time off. There are multiple reasons and inspirations for me to take part in the ride, but the first that comes to mind is my friend Tim Dravis. I met Tim in the last year of his life in 1992 and moved to San Francisco just a few months before he died. I'll never forget the time we got to spend together in that hospice out on Geary, and committed myself then to helping prevent and fight the disease that took him from the world. Of course if you ask my friends they'll say sure it's for that, PLUS he's really is looking forward to impersonating Lunch Lady Doris for a week.

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[Alison Begas]

Hello Drew from Ireland! I don't know if we ever met, but we have someone in common. I knew Tim Dravis when I lived in San Francisco. I met him first when I became his Shanti volunteer, then we became friends. Having to say goodbye to him when I moved back to Ireland in May 1992 (my mother died) was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. His was a wonderful spirit, and I'm sure he's with you as you are doing the LifeCycle. Lots of love to you, my unknown friend, Alison x

[Drew]

Hi Alison!

Wow! What are the odds! Well I'm glad you have fond memories of Tim as well.

Thanks for the well wishes!

Drew