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The 30 30 Campaign pieces together the dynamic history of HIV in Vancouver, told by and for those who were there.

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HIV has taught us so many things, and our accomplishments are vast—our leaders re-count them all.

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Before 1983

Year — This is the story of our cities West End before the epidemic hit and how AIDS Vancouver came to be.

1983

Year — AIDS Vancouver's first community forum brought Paul Popham of the Gay Men's Health Crisis in NYC and was attended by many including, 'Patient Zero', Gaetan Dugas.

1984

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1985

Year — Three Cherry Trees were planted in Stanley Park in honour of some of the first few individuals who died of AIDS-related illnesses in Vancouver.

1986

Year — Our community recognized early on the importance of a consumer-based organizations by and for people living with AIDS.

1987

Year — Alan Herbert, former Chair of the Board of Directors speaks to funding AIDS Vancouver in a time of crisis.

1988

Year — A beautiful love story involving Vancouver's Miss Alternate drag queen, Billy Gene Queen and BC Civil Liberties lawyer Micheal Vonn.

1989

Year — The story of the City of Vancouver's measured public health response early on in the HIV/AIDS crisis and our Medical Health Officer who championed it.

1990

Year — The volunteers have been the heart and soul of AIDS Vancouver since day one. This is the story of one volunteer, who teaches us that it is never too late to change the world.

1991

Year — We lost so many brothers and sisters to this epidemic. This is the story of one brother and the sister who dedicated her life to making a difference.

1992

Year — Vancouver's AIDS Organizations were trying to come together in a time of great loss and change. Former Executive Director, Mark Mees tells his story of moving into PARC and how the epidemic impacted him.

1993

Year — This is the story of three amazing women who have been a driving force, making sure women are always heard and not forgotten in this epidemic.

1994

Year — YouthCO has demonstrated that Youth have the right to be active participants in their own health. Caitlin's story is the perfect example of the power and impact of true youth engagement.

1995

Year — Our nurses and health care providers at St. Paul's hospital set the standard for compassionate care. This is the story of two nurses who were on the frontline.

1996

Year — For the first time Vancouver was on the world stage in the fight against AIDS and we did not disappoint. This is the story of the XI International AIDS Conference in Vancouver.

1997

Year — Our scientists went beyond the lab to advocate, sacrifice and persevere, in turn saving the lives of millions. This is the story of one of our top scientists, Dr. O.

1998

Year — The BC Centre for Excellence has set the world standard for HIV care and treatment. This is the story of Dr. Julio Montaner, the man in the centre of it all.

1999

Year — The HIV epidemic has touched people from all walks of life - every culture and every country. Ed's story reminds us of the complexities of addressing the diversity in our epidemic and exemplifies the importance of compassion.

2000

Year — In the early 2000's, AIDS Vancouver's clientele were beginning to live longer and their needs were becoming more complex. This is the story of how AIDS Vancouver lead the response with innovative programming

2001

Year — Vancouver is the national leader in the Harm Reduction movement because of passionate community members like Gillian Maxwell. This is her story and the story of our Downtown Eastside.

2002

Year — We were very fortunate to have a Federal Program Consultant who truly cared about the people and projects he funded for 22 years. This is Moffatt Clarke's Story.

2003

Year — Dr. Peter gave a face and voice to HIV and his legacy has touched the lives of many. This is the story of how the Dr. Peter diaries came to be and how the foundation continues to provide care.

2004

Year — The BCCDC has been at the forefront of our epidemic in part because of the leadership of Dr. Mike Rekart. This is his story and the voice of one of today's leaders at the BCCDC, Dr. Mark Gilbert.

2005

Year — In Vancouver many people have ensured that those who were lost were not forgotten. This is the story of four individuals who have given us a place to say their names and a place to grieve.

2006

Year — Valerie's fight to come back from being homeless in the downtown east side to being a community leader is a true testament to the human spirit.

2007

Year — Ken Clement shares his brother's lasting memory and the awakening of his journey to change the story of HIV in aboriginal communities.

2008

Year — This is the story of a difficult moment where a change needed to be made-gay men's health needed to be addressed in a more holistic way involving new leadership. The Health Initiative for Men was formed.

2009

Year — At the core of our movement, we have raised our voices in unison to protect the rights of every life. This is the story of one of those voices, Honourable Hedy Fry.

2010

Year — Bradford McIntyre shares his story from breakdown to breakthrough, emerging as an HIV activist and positive voice for 20 years.

2011

Year — AIDS Vancouver has been a leader for 30 years, locally, nationally and internationally. Executive Director, Brian Chittock speaks to the work and role the organization plays today.

2012

Year — Our community leaders share why they think telling our stories and knowing the history of our epidemic is important.

2013

Year — HIV has taught us so many things, and our accomplishments are vast-our leaders re-count them all.