This post is a little long over due, but its better late than never!
For my birthday I made the decision that I wanted to give back instead of receive. I would much rather d something for other people than to do something for myself. I have spent quite a bit of time researching different organizations trying to find something that would fit me and work with my schedule. I finally found an organization that couldn't fit me any better. Dabs the AIDS Bear Project.
I contacted the founder of the organization Dab Garner to get a little more information and to become an Ambassador of Hope.
A little bit about the program:
The Ambassador of Hope program began in 1990 when Dab was battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the first time. He knew that he might not survive, but wanted to train other men and women to be activists to serve, protect and help people with HIV and AIDS. When the program began only HIV positive individuals could join the program. In the mid 1990's, HIV negative individuals were approaching Dab to become an Ambassador of Hope. Even though the individuals were HIV negative they in some way were effected by HIV and AIDS, whether a friend or family member lost their battle or provided services for their community. The program was then opened to HIV negative individuals who wanted to support those living with HIV and AIDS.
There are over 400 active Ambassadors of Hope in 27 countries.
Being an Ambassador of Hope it is my pleasure to take Dab the AIDS Bear around with me and take photos everywhere I go to spread his message.
My Dab the AIDS Bear arrived on my door step on December 10, 2012 and I couldn't wait to get started taking photos. Before I share a few of my photos with Dab, if you would like more information about this program please visit www.dabtheaidsbearproject.com.
Dab's first photo
Dab got hungry at the hotel
Waiting in line at Samurai of Tokoyo
Hanging out by one of the displays at Samurai of Tokoyo
Hanging out with our Chef after he cooked out food
We are honored to have you as one of our Dab the AIDS Bear's Ambassadors of Hope. It is a loving tribute you do your work in honor of your brother. Wishing you a beary great week.
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Daddy Dab
Thank you DaddyDab! It is my pleasure to work with such amazing people to help spread the message about HIV/AIDS and to support my brother along the way.
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