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AIDS Foundation of Chicago

HIV rates up for Cook County teens

Filed by Chris Sweeney on May 15, 2008 11:56 PM

John Gafeney was diagnosed with HIV when he was 17 years old and already living on his own.

He contracted the disease from his partner, who told Gafeney he was HIV-positive after they had been in a relationship for a while.

Now 18, Gafeney lives in Wicker Park and takes a proactive approach to gaining a better understanding of the disease so he can plan for the future and help educate others.

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Location: Wicker Park

Tags: cook county, Illinois Department of Public Health, HIV, HIV awareness, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Physical/Psychosocial Advocacy and Treatment for HIV, PATH,

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