Art's AIDS/LifeCycle Journey: February 2019

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

More family support from Bay Area Cousins

Thank you so much, Linda and Don, for your yearly support for AIDS/LifeCycle. Wow, your entire family donated!

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 96 days ;-) until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer #sanfranciscoaidsfoundation #losangeleslgbtcenter #aidslifecycle

The wonderfulness of Jason and Paul

Jason and Paul have been wonderful supporting AIDS/LifeCycle every year since I started cycling in 2014. Thank you so much. AIDS/LifeCycle and I love you!

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Support from Steve Disselhorst - Thanks so much!

Thank you so much, Steve Disselhorst, for your support for AIDS/LifeCycle . John and I have seen Steve over many years, but never got the chance to meet. We finally got the chance at an HRC event. And, what a delight. We also learned that he is Co-Chair, Board of Directors of Our Family Coalition.

For over 20 years, Our Family Coalition has proudly provided support to the LGBT community through family support trainings, workshops, and community-building events; trainings for K-8 teachers and school staff to reduce anti-LGBT and racial bias in schools; trained and supported teachers in creating LGBT-inclusive education curricula and best practices for classroom implementation of inclusive education; and participation in policy campaigns to protect and strengthen civil rights in areas critical to LGBT-led families. Please consider visiting the organization to see if you would like to support them: https://www.ourfamily.org.

AND, for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our Desuyo $25k goal, please go to my Instagram profile @artdesuyo for the donation link:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 96 days ;-) until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.

#givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer #sanfranciscoaidsfoundation #losangeleslgbtcenter #aidslifecycle #ourfamilycoalition

Suzanne and Ugly Duckling support AIDS/LifeCycle

My dear, cousin, Suzanne and Ugly Duckling support AIDS/LifeCycle. Thank you for your donation, cousin.

For my friends and family ready to join us reach our Desuyo $25k goal, please go to
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
In 96 days we cycle out from the ‪Cow Palace‬ to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

W are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds through #aidslifecycle for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer #sanfranciscoaidsfoundation #losangeleslgbtcenter #aidslifecycle

Yet another donation from a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer - Out of State

Yet another donation from a #returnedpeacecorpsvolunteer and a dear friend and from out of state. Thank you, Colleen, for your yearly support to help end HIV/AIDS through AIDS/LifeCycle .

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer #aidslifecycle

More love from my corporate past

Thank you so much, Kathi and Larry, for your yearly AIDS/LifeCycle support.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer #aidslifecycle

Yes! More family support ...

Yes! More family support and from a former California AIDS Ride rider (not pictured). Thank you, cousins, for your out-of-state support. AIDS/LifeCycle and I appreciate you!

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

More love from Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

Thank you so much, Kathleen, for your yearly support for AIDS/LifeCycle. And another donation from out of state.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 97 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Eileen and Bill Wheely Like You!

Who would have thought that a tap on the shoulder would lead to a deep friendship? That’s what happened with the wonderful Eileen and Bill Grubb. And since we’ve met, they been yearly supporters to AIDS/LifeCycle. We appreciate and love you. Thank you!

AND, for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our Desuyo $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 96 days ;-) until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.

#givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Mahalo, to great friends from our Aloha State

More support for AIDS/LifeCycle from out of state and wonderful people, Randy and Jean.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 97 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Thank you, my longtime friend, Robert

Thank you, my longtime friend, Robert, for your support to AIDS/LifeCycle. You’re helping in the fight to end HIV/AIDS.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 97 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

The support from elementary school friends is simply wonderful

I appreciate Karen for donating to AIDS/LifeCycle yearly.

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 96 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and theLos Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Retired Teacher, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, World Traveler, and Humanitarian

Thank you to our wonderful retired teacher, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, world traveler, and humanitarian, Jay Davidson and his beloved, Kevin O’Neill for being great supporters to AIDS/LifeCycle
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.And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo
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I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 98 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.
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We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.
.
You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.
.
.for those who can't
.for those who live
.for those who give
.and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give.
.
#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.
.
#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

AIDS/LifeCycle Mark’s Orinda Loop

. Distance Pt 1 11.6 / Pt 2 38.2 miles
. Elevation Pt 1 489 ft / Pt 2 2,749 ft
. Avg speed Pt 1 15.4 mi/h Pt 2 12.4 mi/h
. Calories 2,996
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As you can see, I had technical difficulties with recording my third training ride. First of all, I did not want to get up and train. BUT, do those who NEED the resources from San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Los Angeles LGBT Center don’t have luxury of not wanting to? So I dressed in layers and had a fantastic time seeing those I haven’t seen in awhile, welcoming newbies, and meeting new riders.
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Thank you, Mark, for my third #aidslifecycle training ride for 2019. I appreciate you, George H., Sese, and Connor (warm-up leader), & Jan for volunteering as our Training Ride Leaders (TRLs) keeping us safe and motivated.
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The route took us from Orinda BART to Moraga (St. Mary’s) to Reliz Valley Road with so many stop signs to Martinez for our first rest stop. Then back towards Orinda through beautiful Carquinez (with birds auditioning for the remake of Hitchcock’s “The Birds” to Pinole for lunch to Castro Ranch Rd. for more climbing. Then left on San Pablo Damn Road for, guess what, more climbing and finally back to Orinda BART.
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Yes, training is required to get us ready for the 7-day, 545-mile adventure.
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My family and friends already know that I don’t just do this for fun, to wear spandex, be silly or look silly in cycling gear, be tired and have sore legs. We are all committed to help #endHIVAIDS. I will continue to raise funds to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.
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Less than 98 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.
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And for my friends and family who are continuing to help end HIV/AIDS, please go to:
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http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo
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We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS.
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#Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther #PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past #givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Thank you, Debbie!

Thanks, Debbie, for being the first to donate after our AIDS/LifeCycle website was down and out. Debbie is so wonderful to generously support AIDS/LifeCycle.

AND, for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our Desuyo $25k goal, please go to:

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...

Less than 99 days ;-) until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride

for those who can't

for those who live

for those who give

and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.

#givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Monday, February 18, 2019

Training instead of enjoying a warm, cozy bed

Friday, February 15, 2019

The more family and friends help, the closer we get to ending HIV/AIDS

Deanna Dee Dee Tanner is a roadie #roadiesrock, a training ride leader, a Captain of Team Queen Mary, and a giver. How can one do so much? She does! So while I thank her for donating for my participation, who is ready to support her efforts for AIDS/LifeCycle 2019 and learn why she’s part of the ALC community? Please click on Tanner's pictures to visit her AIDS/LifeCycle page

#mahalo. My niece, Joyce, is supporting AIDS/LifeCycle 2019. We appreciate you!

What? What?! More family here to help? Thank you to our niece, Toni , who is breaking stereotypes — she’s a U.S. Army 1LT and Ms. Hawaii 2018 contestant. Toni supports AIDS/LifeCycle 2019!

More family support and this one touches me a bit more because my nephew is battling cancer #cuckfancer #fuckcancer . Thank you Emily, Amarco, and Mushu for your donation to AIDS/LifeCycle 2019 is more than appreciated!

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 107 days ;-) until we ride out from the ‪Cow Palace‬ to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.

#givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Monday, February 11, 2019

We got to $15k mighty quickly

We got to $15k mighty quickly. Thank you family and friends for a busy weekend of support.

A dear, longtime friend, Lawrence has been such a generous supporter to AIDS/LifeCycle. Thank you for your friendship!

And another goddaughter gets in the AIDS/LifeCycleaction. Thank you, wonderful @misslmd , for supporting AIDS/LifeCycle every year — especially with our Thank You party!

Thank you to our chosen daughter, @amicagene and grandchildren Halen and Camille. We love them for being part of our life and for supportingAIDS/LifeCycle . You’re wonderful!

Thank you to my Goddaughter , Yvette, for being anAIDS/LifeCycle supporter. You’re wonderful!

Now that the weekend is over and I have given y’all a break from AIDS/LifeCycle support from family and friends ... the posts continue. Thank you Seattle Cousins for your yearly support to AIDS/LifeCycle. We love you and stay warm!

$1,000 in less than 16 hours. I hope you’re not getting tired of these posts of appreciation. Thank you my cousin, Vic Lorico Bicomong for donating toAIDS/LifeCycle 2019. And, if you’re looking at this post and you like the artwork, checkout Vic’s site at ‪vicbicart.com‬

Oops, she donated as Anonymous, but didn’t mean it. So here she is in her sunglasses, Ms. Anonymous. BUT since she didn’t mean to be “Anonymous,” here she is. Thank you, my fierce, beautiful niece, @miss.sele - Gisele, for donating to AIDS/LifeCycle 2019.

How many more in a day? We hope the giving doesn’t stop until we don’t have to raise awareness and funds anymore. But until then, thank you,Sharon for supporting AIDS/LifeCycle every year. You are loved!

The family can’t stop. Thank you, Carmen and Ed for supporting AIDS/LifeCycle every year. We love you!

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo
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I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 111 days ;-) until we ride out from the ‪Cow Palace‬ to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.
.
We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.
.
You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride.
.
.for those who can't
.for those who live
.for those who give
.and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give
.
#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.
.
#givingbacktothecommunity #cyclinglife #volunteer

Friday, February 8, 2019

We did it! Top 10 ... for now

Wow! We are definitely doing it, family and friends. We are in the AIDS/LifeCycle 2019 top ten Top Fundraisers. Are we going to stay in the Top Ten?

Do you know that because of you, we have raised a total of $181,146 since 2014? Here's the breakdown ...

2014, Top 10 $30,845 to contribute to $15.4M
2015, Top 10 $34,830 (plus $3,115 on behalf of team mates) to contribute to $16.6M
2016, Top 10 $44,747 to contribute to $16.1M
2017, Top 10 Northern California Fundraisers $35,559 to contribute to $15.1M
2018, Top 10 Northern California Fundraisers $29,171 to contribute to $16.6M
2019 - what will we contribute this year?

More love and support from Melissa

And the family love and support keep on coming ... Thank you, niece Melissa, for your yearly support to AIDS/LifeCycle . With only 4 growing boys, you’re a trooper for taking away from their college fund to help the cause. You are appreciated!

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...
Less than 114 days 😉 until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

We are all committed to help end HIV/AIDS. I will continue to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to combat this disease until we reach the day that no one has to anymore.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride ...

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.

Thank you, Menchie and Bernard

Thank you to my twin, Menchie, and Bernard. You’ve been great supporters to AIDS/LifeCycle. I appreciate you!

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...

Less than 114 days ;-) until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.

Support from Europe - Thank You, Thesa and Pere

Thank you to my favorite youngest sister, Thesa, and her family for supporting AIDS/LifeCycle. She and Pere have a wonderful, caring family and the children request (they really do) that gifts (not all) to them be in donations to a charity. We’re proud!

And for my friends and family who’d like to join us reach our $25k goal, please go to:

http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/artdesuyo

I hope our continued message doesn't tire anyone ...

Less than 114 days ;-) until we ride out from the Cow Palace to ride from #SanFrancisco to #LosAngeles for 7 days and over 545 miles to help #EndHivAids.

You are our #Heroes #RideLoveLive #TakeCareOfEachOther and we think about why we give, roadie, and ride

for those who can't
for those who live
for those who give
and most of all, for those who can't live if we don't give

#PositivePedalers #EndingStigma will #RideLoveLive until HIV/AIDS is a thing of the past.