The desire to move into a bigger house, to avoid living AIDS daily, and a dream to be accepted by a community and school, became possible and a reality with a movie about my life, The Ryan White Story.

My name is Ryan White. I am sixteen years old. I have hemophilia, and I have AIDS.

Mayor Koch, of New York, was the first public figure to give me support.

Financial hardships were rough on us, even though Mom had a good job at G.M.

I'm just one of the kids, and all because the students at Hamilton Heights High School listened to the facts, educated their parents and themselves, and believed in me.

Entertainers, athletes, and stars started giving me support.

Most recently my battle has been against AIDS and the discrimination surrounding it.