An Inspired Partnership - A Profile of an AIDS Foundation Donor

Janet Peterson, "JP" to her family and friends, made her first donation to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in the early 1990s because HIV/AIDS was an issue near and dear to her heart. Many of her friends had died of AIDS over the years, and she knew they suffered not only from the disease but also from the stigma associated with it. That knowledge inspired her to start supporting the AIDS Foundation because, "Everyone should be concerned about this disease; this is not a partisan issue. Organizations like the AIDS Foundation aren't going to get enough money from the government, so we have to provide the support."

In 1994, she joined our Partners in Caring program, a special group of compassionate and committed people who are united to end the pandemic and human suffering caused by HIV. Partners in Caring members make monthly gifts by credit card, electronic funds transfer, or by sending monthly checks. No mat- ter how they give, these regular donors support HIV education, prevention, advocacy and direct services for more than 100,000 people every year.

Eleven years later, JP is as committed as ever, raising $750 for this year's AIDS Walk from friends, colleagues and her current employer. She encourages others to join her in support of the AIDS Foundation because, "We've all been touched by HIV/AIDS in some way, and people still need our help. We'll never eradicate this disease if we don't provide the needed money for services and education."

For more information about Partners in Caring or to make a donation, please call 415-487-3068 or email development@sfaf.org.