Ryan White's Mother Remembers 25 Years Later
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- In 1981, 13-year-old Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS after receiving contaminated blood used to treat his Hemophilia. In a battle that garnered national attention, his mother Jeanne fought to keep her son in school and change the stigma.
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RIP RYAN WHITE! The Ryan White act has saved many lives. You are NEVER forgotten young man.
David Perez fuck you flamer
+Mc Michael lol dude seriously. If you think I am a flamer. And have no idea of nothing about me. Your comments just show what a little nobody you are. All while you hide behind your little phone/ computer. You don't bother me if that is what your trying to do. Love to look you up. And we have a nice chat. I never knew people could be so dumb. You poor pathetic looser.
+Mc Michael Must have pinch one of your little nerves. I don't care to be in your bathroom fantasy. Don't think your my type
+Mc Michael Lol damn you get even more dumber dude. Now I know why abortions started. I bet your mother was first in line. First you comment on not just mine. But the same negative comment about a kid loosing his life to aids on others. Now race. Not sure what your point is. Your not pissing any of us off. Just making yourself look more stupid. But hey whatever floats your boat. Can't fix stupid. You seem to be the pure example.
+Mc Michael Lol YOU POOR LOOSER, I feel sorry for anything or anyone around you. First you bas mouth a kid dying from aids. Then use RACIAL remarks, The same LOOSER bothering everyone and using your same LOOSER comments. OH yes. lol THE SAME LOOSER, that now is whinning tell me to go back to my gay fan page. HMMM. I am str8. I love gay people, I love everyone actually. Funny that your the one who is leaving negative comments on that so called gay page. Poor LOOSER, maybe you should come on out. It is o.k. I can give you a hot line to help. The more you whin, with your LOOSER, child like behavioral problems. Tells us all you have problems with you man hood. It will be o.k come on out man.
Her eyes say everything :(
They do 😢
Bless her, can't imagine the pain of losing a child RIP. MJ was so kind and thoughtful to the family.
So was Donald Trump..now the President.MIchael Jackson and President Trump were friends..They both knew Ryan White and went to Ryan's white funeral.
@@christinenewhouse6920 Yes I remember that .
Yes he was, MJ was a kind person he paid for their medical bills and was a true friend to this kid .
I lost my daughter in 2015 the pain in my heart never goes away i still cry over it I'm still waiting for her to come home it's the most horribly pain I've ever felt it's gut retching I guess she is home in heaven and she isn't in pain any more I go through this reasoning every day
Elton John also knew Ryan and the family
I love how Elton John and Michael Jackson, along with a few others, really loved Ryan and they treated him like a son. It really shows the tender hearted side of them.
The little things made Michael so happy," she said. "You could see it in his eyes. He was smiling from ear to ear, and he said, 'I was the last person that Ryan listened to.' And I said 'yes.' Because Ryan played 'Man in the Mirror' over and over and over again." Michael Jackson was a angel
The focus should be on Ryan, not a pedophile.
@su then take your own advice and stop trash talking a man you don't even like. I mean, it makes absolutely no sense why you're worrying about Michael, unless you actually do like him!!??
I'm am HIV Risk Reduction Specialist and counselor. Thanks to the Ryan White Act so many of my clients have received medical treatment, dental and much more. Bless you Ryan wherever you are.
🙏🏿 some I know have survived because of him and his mother's fight!
What type of education do you have to be a HIV risk reduction specialist? I’d be interested in doing something like that. I know your comment is old but still I hope you see this!
@@kmsleyang8972 since he wasn't able to answer you could go talk with a career counselor at a workforce rehabilitation/development center, or an admission counselor at a university, or a high school counselor even??? If they're good! I'm guessing it would probably be social work and or medical/hospital admin. If you're interested in being involved in programs that help people you can go through churches, government, private charitable non-profits, and ngo's sometimes too! Let us know how it goes! I have my notifications turned on even though sometimes I don't get notifications of replies sadly. I'll see them sometimes when I return to a video I liked though! Wish you the best!
I started as a Medical Case Manager for Ryan White over a month ago....I had heard the story, but I didnt know how many people in just my area that his story has helped. im so sorry he didnt get the chance to live in this world and not the world of ignorance.
I live in Indiana, and it made me so ashamed that people in Kokomo, IN were so ignorant and stupid. They made Ryan and his family feel like outcasts. Why punish someone for something that is not their fault. Michael Jackson and Elton John were so helpful and caring of Ryan and his family. So sad that Ryan had to die from this horrible disease.
Some people here in Shelbyville, IN are also ignorant and stupid 😔
When you see masses of people taking ivermectin as a "cure" for Covid just because the Internet told them so, you understand just how much fear and misinformation can cause real damage.
I remember that song 'Gone Too Soon.' This hurts so much.
Ridiculous questions... like of course a mother misses her late son.
Uhm they ask "stupid questions" so that people get to hear the reaction! it’s not about the question but about the opportunity of the guest to explain/express something…
@@Etienne_H lolol ok ok.. cause otherwise she lookin stupid as fuck hahahaha
@@Etienne_H I really don't think it's the questions that are the issue, but rather the delivery. I have *NEVER* liked Katie Couric as a journalist doing an interview like this. She was much better as an anchor. The way her voice just digs when she asks a question of a vulnerable person is what makes it feel like she's asking "stupid questions." Don't get me wrong, I love Katie Couric as a journalist, especially as an anchor, but not in this capacity.
It was the way in which she stated or asked the question. To me it just does not come across as sincere, only in the capacity of trying to get a reaction. I guess this is why her show failed.
@@sefa9132 She was always that way, even back when she was on the Today Show. She was great as an anchor, but not doing interviews, especially when they involved emotional situations. As you said it, she never came across as sincere, she comes across like she's only trying to take advantage of a person in their time of need, and just digs in like a vicious pit bull that won't let go. She should have stuck to positive themes on her show, it probably would have gone very well for her.
When I was in 7th grade, I did a thesis paper on Ryan White and his history. I got an A on the report, and was able to educate some of the students and teachers I was around. That was 33 years ago, and I can still remember it like it was yesterday. Sorry you didn't make it to your graduation, Ryan. You were a member of the Class of 1990, and I of 1991. I really wish your story were as famous now as it was then. People need to remember.
Nice!
I remember when Elton John stayed close by Ryan and then had to leave to play at Farm Aid, dedicating the song "Candle in the Wind" to Ryan. Ryan passed away that same night.
Elton, who suffered with depression and various addictions, sobered up and has been committed to helping people suffering from AIDS since.
The 11 people who disliked this are so cold hearted smh . RIP Ryan White, I'm watching the movie right now . 😥💔
The dislike could be for anything, it's not necessarily they don't like the whole thing.
It could be a dislike for the disease.
That's the thing with that stupid thumbs up, thumbs down and perhaps we shouldn't be so quick to judge others.
Social media trains us to be cold cinics.
Let's Stay kind and drop the judgements.
@New Life New Rules Grow up!!
@New Life New Rules frick off
@New Life New Rules what? I’m a male. I see you’re a little kid trying to make an insult huh
@New Life New Rules shut up. You ain’t even 10 years old yet. I know for a fact
Michael Jackson was a real, genuine compassionate caring soul. He didn't belong in this planet of so many demonic personalities. Glad he helped Ryan feel supported.
He was really an earth angel. I'm glad he is no longer suffering.
This is why I always say to people who bring up Michael Jackson. It would not have mattered if he didn't have cosmetic surgery or not, because you still have the haters out there that will still say he was a child molester no matter what.
The man couldn't win regardless 🥺🙌🏽✨️🩷🎩🙇🏽♂️🌍
I agree with you. Michael Jackson was a good hearted soul. Queer as a Duck 🦆 and a real Fag I'll grant you, but a generous giving soul unlike any other. Real shame he isn't here giving me money. At 56 years old and living on $956 a month social security disability my lord I can use it. 💵 💰
He was ❤❤❤
Well said
Such an inspiring woman. Rest in peace Ryan and all those who have died as a result of AIDS and god bless all those who help to fight HIV.
*both* *gone* *too* *soon* R.I.P ❤
what's a good mother
RIP RYAN AND ALL THOSE LOST TO THIS ILLNESS
We all can agree that if the treatment was not created aids would not be around anymore. NOTICE as you see they have treat not cure stds. The pharmaceutical companies would just want to use everyone with any std for money they already have the cures.
christina casas ❤❤❤❤
😔🙏🏿
@@thebeerwaisnetwork8024 so, I assume, you’re in favor of socialized medicine?
I live in Kokomo and it’s so crazy to think that this happened here. It’s so upsetting to know how the community treated the family.
You should ask those in Kokomo who were around during Ryan White's lawsuit to attend school.....how they feel about how Ryan was treated (and how they themselves felt about Ryan's right to attend school). No doubt the same people who panicked over Ryan getting AIDS.....are the same people who felt that Covid-19 was 'overblown' (even though 1.2 million people died from Covid-19 in The U.S. since 2020...while 750,000 people have died from AIDS in The U.S. since 1980).
The pain in her voice, her eyes😞 so heartbreaking
Ryan is a legend... as is his family. Such a brave bright young lad. Only died 18 years old... so sad
My God the strength of this woman. Having a child born with Hemophilia, the worry that alone brings. Then to find out he has this mystery virus which was an absolute death sentence back then. Ryan is a hero, and his mom is and was an absolute warrior. God Bless her and Rest In Peace, Ryan. 💗
I am only 8 months older than Ryan and he died the day before my 19th birthday. I wish I could have known him and been a friend to him.
Rip ryan
Michael Jackson gave you tribute so your dream could be true
This breaks my heart! I was 11 years old when I moved to California from Peru in December 1990. RIP RYAN WHITE 😇
I remember this sweet boy...I was 2 years older than him & here it is 30 years later, and his story stayed with me.
that poor baby went through hell...he was bullied so bad but he kept his head up & a smile on his face.
I hope you're resting in peace Ryan. You definitely changed many lives and you will NEVER be forgotten
It's no wonder why Ryan was the wonderful, strong, caring person that he was, with a Mother like his.
Ryan you were very helpful in Helping my Wife Judy Cagle receiver her" compassionate release" from the state of California to come home and finish her life with dignity surrounded by love, from The California Institution for Women in March 1992. She too like you passed away from A.I.D.S. in August 1992. She too worked as an advocate for people living with A.I.D.S. in her final years and days of life here in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Thank you Ryan for all you have done for so many. John Paul Kirk
Judy Cagle Husband
Why should she have been treated with such compassion and love? She committed armed robbery. Do you think the people she held guns on would ever forget that as long as they lived? Being an AIDS activist doesn't change that fact, She was a criminal, not an angel.
We have never forgot about Ryan White may he rest in peace
Heartbreaking. Ryan was a beacon of light.
I read Ryans autobiography when I was a young kid in the 90's. I was such a connection to him and his plight and it was a changing moment in my life.
John Beirne I'm reading it right now
as a kid, I watched the tv movie, couldn't believe how him and his family were treated. like everyone else, I didn't fully understand aids, but remember telling my mom, that if he was at my school, I would have been ok with that.
John Beirne I grew up about 45 mins away from Kokomo, was only 8 when he died but even as a small child I couldn’t understand the hatred for a little boy who was sick threw no fault of his own. Things like this show how ignorant America is and it’s makes me sad that almost 30 years later things are not any different. Things that are different or scare us make us act like duh bigots.
Its just me It kills me that the mayor of Kokomo, IN had the gall to proclaim that his town was "portrayed unfairly" in the TV movie. Let's see, Ryan had to quit his paper route because the subscribers on his route cancelled their subscriptions because they, "didn't want him giving them AIDS." When he won his court battle and was able to return to school, literally half the students were held out of school by their parents. He was routinely told, "WE KNOW YOU'RE QUEER!!!" by his neighbors and other passersby. And, some maniac tried to kill him by firing a bullet through the front window of the family home. The family relocated because they were not safe there any longer.
I remember being a kid when he passed alot of us were crying
Ryan was such a Soldier! A Hero! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Ryan I hope you are in a better place right now! I know it was so long ago but this story still makes me cry. You didint deserve to die. You were so young. I hope that somewhere out there he knows what a difference he made.
RIP Ryan White
+Mc Michael: Getting a little repetitive, Mc Michael. What's wrong? Running out of material? Your teeny, tiny, little brain can't come up with more idiotic nonsense to post?
Consider yourself reported, troll!
Best part is that he's no longer suffering
I couldn’t imagine what that family went through. I’m a Hoosier and I was a kid when Ryan was and I absolutely am ashamed of how people treated them. Hoosier hospitality my ass.
GOD BLESS YOU MRS. WHITE. YOUR CONTINUED FIGHT FOR HIV AND AIDS ARE STILL MAKING A DIFFERENCE THIRTY-ONE YRS. LATER.
I KNOW THAT YOU ARE STILL VERY PROUD OF RYAN. HE WAS SUCH A KIND, CARING AND HUMBLE YOUNG MAN.
This made me cry :(
A hard video to watch. I’m so sad for Ryan’s mother. 🙏🏾 💜 Thank goodness the Ryan White Care Act is still in effect to help so many.
Ryan and I are the same exact age. I can remember his fight with Aids like it was yesterday. It was Truly heartbreaking. He was such a sweet kid.
Ryan is less than 2 months older than me. I can remember being so angry at how he was treated by those who lived in his hometown of Kokomo. A bunch of Jesus Freaks can really be some meanspirited people. Probably the same people who supported The Klan.
Ryan would be in his 40s if he never got AIDS and is still alive as of 2021
He was an angel 😇. His legacy is amazing and more impactful than majority the average "healthy " person will in their lifetime. I'm so glad he is in a better place. My heart hurts from the harassment this baby received, but I'm glad he also got support and did so much in his 18 years❤.
I was six years old when Ryan died. I have many friends who are still alive today because of the Ryan White Care Act. We must never forget him, his family, his battle to go to school, or any of the other early crusaders in the battle against AIDS. RIP Ryan.
Now it's almost 30 wow!
Alot of people hated on michael for spending so much time around kids. They saw him as a sexual predator it's so sad but he was just a empathetic and sympathetic human. He actually cared about young lives he did so much for them
Wrong, He was a sexual predator and that is why he spent so much time around kids. He paid parents to give him access to their children,
@su no, I dont know where you got that made up fairytale from, but its totally false. And I'm sorry but the parents were more than happy to take his money, weren't they? I guess if they knew he was a kiddie pervert then it's on them for selling out their own children. Hypocrisy at its best!! 😤🙌🏽✨️💔🐍💶💰
God Bless Ryan White and the legacy of acceptance, kindness and understanding he left behind. He was a little angel just trying to live the life of a normal kid after being dealt a cruel fate. He will never be forgotten.
Thank you so much Ryan. You've given countless people hope and you are the reason why I can get the treatment that I need to stay alive. You impacted the world in such an amazing way, and you deserve the best spot in heaven. Rest in peace little buddy.
...OMG! how could I forget??? His sweet, precious mother and his sister Andrea? So glad to have met you at Ryan's funeral. I've thought of your situation many times over the years and feel you are both statures of strength and perfect role models for the world and for those of us dealing with grief of a death of a loved one. Bless you.
Wow this woman is such a beautiful soul the pain of losing a child I cant even imagine plus the way he got the virus was just so unfair I cant believe they were not safer back then I'm just so sorry because the pain she carries will never go away! Shes a very special person God Bless her
God bless you Ryan is still remembered huggs from Minnesota patty bell
Rest In Peace Ryan you were an inspiration and a warrior .It was so unfair not only getting this disease but the way you were treated. You handled yourself with such intelligence and grace. You touched my heart as I watched what you were going through. I'll never forget you ❤💔
100% correct. you never get over it and it never goes away.
I remembered this story so sad. My Aunt was diagnosed in 1985 when I was 16 yrs old now am 51 years old. thank God she still lives today. Ryan's mother is so brave and strong, my prayer go out to her.
Rest in peace sweet Ryan! You were such an inspiration too stand up for the good things in life.Your lifwe was cutted short,but during that time you touched more peope than other would have done in a normal lifetime.See you in heaven Ryan! Say hi to my sister up there...
Happy 50th Birthday Ryan
I remember his story and his mother and sista loved him dearly💭🥰
Ryan White was a lovely,kind,wise person beyond his years.RIP Ryan White
R.I.P Ryan white but you can still see her pain and this impacts me and inspires me.
It still a heartbreak to hear that she lost her son 25 years ago.
Ryan will never be forgotten! I salute his very strong and brave soul! He was such an extraordinary young man. I'm so sorry for all that your family endured and for the loss of your son. I am a mom, I was a single mom w/ a 4 year old daughter when I was told that I was HIV + in 1992. I have been living w/ HIV for 32 years. Today HIV/ Aids is managed very well, w/ better medication as long as you remain on your meds. Because of Ryan and his family's fight, I am able to apply for Ryan White funding if at times I lose insurance, which I am very grateful for.
He was diagnosed in December of 1984, not 1981. Get your facts straight.
Brave and SUPERIOR mother
RESPECT TO YOU
Love from Greece
There was a guy I went to high school with that I think I met once that later died if aids because he was hemophiliac. I'm assuming he was born in 1980 bless you boys.
I read Ryan’s story/book in middle school and the things he went though is horrible. I was barely about to turn one when he passed away. I’m actually reading his book again right now. May Ryan Rest In Peace
She was strong ❤️ broke my heart how lil guy was treated , Rest In Peace ❤️
Omg the mother almost broke for a sec 😱 3:00 such heartache, she carries with her for all time. 💔 truly sad. R.I.P. ❤
I remember his story from when I was a kid. Also remember hearing the report that he passed. This young man was a true hero. Such a young age and fought a battle that seemed hopeless.
I coordinate care for HIV positive patients! Thank you Ryan White! Your care act has helped millions of people living with HIV/Aids with resources and medication assistance! ADAP!
God bless Ryan, so sad but his mother and Ryan taught people to grow.
May Ryan Rest In Peace, he inspired and helped so many people and God bless his family 🙏
Jeanne was a strong willed woman and she loved Ryan she was a mother and she had a daughter Andrea and they endured alot and they had to deal with so much hatred and Ryan White got so many support Michael Jackson, and Elton John and other people**** I saw the movie Ryan White Story 1984 and Ryan died April 8 1990 after five years after his illness, FOLKS DONT JUDGE SOMEONE UNTIL YOU WALKED INTO THEIR SHOES***** GOD BLESS RYAN WHITE & HIS FAMILY! HARD TO BELIEVE THIS WAS 25 yrs ago! RIP RYAN WHITE**** YOUR WITH JESUS NOW
ThoseWhoBelieveInCircles OweItToTheMoon shut up troll
The Ryan white story movie came out in 89 a few months before Ryan passed as he cameod in the movie
so sad. his sister andrea was my 8th grade history teacher she is such a nice lady and so strong
Such heavy responsibility on her. She really is an IRON LADY!
God bless everyone had HIV. Sad story
rest in peace buddy. what a sad story. and i remember it like it was yesterday.
God Bless You & Michael Jackson Ryan& I know you guys are having some fun times up in Heaven& working as Guardian Angels Together 😇🙏🏿🙏🏿😍 You Both are Truly missed
What a strong contagious person rest in peace Ryan White
The journalist lady almost cries too, she’s very emphatic, you can tell she was interviewing really from the heart.
She still has that pain in her voice, Poot woman has suffer sooooo much! God blessed her🙏
Very strong woman , probably stronger than what she even knew of herself.my heart and prayers go out to you. Keep up the good work.
Rip Ryan White and he will always be remembered ❤️❤️😢😢
I read his autobiography when I was 9 back in 2011 and I’ve been wondering for years if his mom was still alive. She’s such a strong woman
That poor boy was a beautiful soul and the ignorant
People who gave him a hard time over it are disgusting
RIP RYAN WHITE I LOVE YOU
Rest peacefully Ryan and you will never be forgotten ❤️ in the 80s it was the hiv and aids break out but now the medicine is more advanced ❤️
I remember this young man he was a true inspiration I myself am an angel mom and I'm glad he is there to take care of my body. Much love
I grew up in New Castle, Indiana. I was 12 years old when Ryan passed away. I remember it being all over the news, and the hatred his family received. It was hard enough what he endured but hatred and ignorance ran rampant. My love to you and Rest in Heaven Ryan.
Lisa Donndelinger Carmel, Ind here. Couldn’t stand the bullying he received. Didn’t get it. I was 8 when he passed. I remember the discussions about hiv and the hate at my school. I was little. Sad.
Bless her sweet heart. I just want to hug her. Bless her 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
In the end the good people come around and make the difference. At first Ryan endured the hell of people's ignorance and their horrible treatment. After that the angels took the stage and they became a protective circle around him.
Your memory lives on Ryan 🙌you are not forgotten your mother is amazing ❤️ just like you were
Judith Light played Ryan's mom in The Ryan White story very well he died on my 15th birthday continues to rest in paradise 🙏
God bless you Jeanne! You are the bravest Mother in the entire world! ❤️
This is a wonderful human being. Peace to you, Mama.
😅 I will always remember the time Jeanne White hosted a Christmas celebration for the patrons of the Damian Center in honor of Ryan. Jeanne was a wonderful hostess and a very compassionate human being. Ryan's story gave my husband hope to live out his remaining time in peace and dignity. ❤
Ryan was a good dude-
My aunt Barbie Coffel was one of his nurses at Whitcomb Riley.
Whats Whitcomb Riley?
@@flyguyry1 children’s hospital in Indianapolis
Hes at rest. My thoughts are with his mom.
Ma’am I am praying or you. Such a brave family and legacy!! God bless y’all
I remember when he passed away. I was in elementary school in Indiana. So many kids were upset and crying.
38 years later ... time flies.
No more stigma that made so many ostracize you. Such misery caused to so many - such ignorance !!
Ryan had a lot of the "crème de la creme" on his side - Sir Elton etc etc.
RIP amongst the other stars Freddie and Rock and any other person that fought that battle - to me you are ALL stars. Rest now all of you, rest
Rest easy, Ryan...you are forever loved and dearly missed, sweet angel.
i remember when this was going on. The news , magazines, everywhere. The mother fought so hard for her son. He was always in the news and they were always doing fun raisers and teaching people about HIV. Everyone in his home town were afraid of him. Very sad how this all happened to him, but through it all he was a brave boy. RIP little boy. The world misses you and loved your spirit. Today people are still fighting for the cause.
I watching your videos this week Ryan you are a beautiful soul.
Thank You to Katie Couric for shading light on a crucial time in American history! God Bless Jeanne White and the entire White family! I am from around where Ryan was from and years later we remember Ryan White as a fighter! God Bless Ryan White!
well done Katie Couric,