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 Jose “Pepe” Garcia, GUAHAN Project HIV Prevention Specialist
“Hola everyone, welcome to Guam’s only HIV/AIDS non-profit organization. I have been with this organization since June 2006. I was first introduced to GUAHAN Project as a practicum student at the University of Guam, and have been a part of this organization’s family ever since.”
“I am the second of three boys born in Miami to Cuban immigrants. As a child I was always very observant and curious about everything, but most of all I wanted to travel and I wanted an education. This is why I joined the United States Coast Guard, and this is how I ended up on Guam. I first arrived on Guam in 2000 while still active in the United States Coast Guard. After 6 years of active duty I wanted to pursue an education. So I decided to change my active status in the Coast Guard to reserve status. While in the reserves I was able to concentrate on school and receive tuition to help with funds. I finally enrolled in school and graduated with a BA in Sociology and a BA in Psychology. Though I am taking a break from school, I have plans to continue schooling in the near future.”
“While at GUAHAN Project I see first hand the hard work and dedication needed for such an organization to exist. I am proud to say that GUAHAN Project has opened my eyes to the reality of many aspects in life, and I am also proud to say that I am an advocate for what it’s mission statement stands for. Through GUAHAN Project I have realized that I have the ability to reach out to the community in ways I never new I could. GUAHAN Project has inspired me and has given me the strength to make a difference, and to show others that they can too.”
“We have the power to make a difference”
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Updated! GUAHAN Project Phone Numbers
Effective June 2, 2008
Pacific Resource & Training Center (PRTC) Suite 301
(671) 646-2437, (671) 647-2437, FAX (671) 647-4481
STD/HIV Satellite Office (671) 647-5684
CHICA Program Cell Phone (671) 988-5636
Cell Phones (671) 689-4480, (671) 689-4482
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 Guam Congresswoman
Madeleine Z. Bordallo
Since the GUAHAN Project was established in 2003, Guam Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo has served as the Honorary Chairperson of the organization. She also strongly encouraged the founders of the GUAHAN Project to serve the community when the organization was being formed and when challenges seemed insurmountable. Despite the shame and stigma still associated with the epidemic, Congresswoman Bordallo has been very supportive of the many people who make AIDS prevention, education, awareness and care a reality. The GUAHAN Project proudly salutes Congresswoman Bordallo in the fight against AIDS on Guam. |
Director’s Notes: The Normal Heart
 “The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.” These are the words of Ethel Perry Andrus. Words that truly represent the work you are about to witness tonight. The Normal Heart was just another job I auditioned for as a professional actor. I played the role of Mickey Marcus. But I did not realize the impact and the importance of this work as a theatre piece and a message piece. We learn a great deal about each other based on our histories and actions. This play is a history on the plague we know as AIDS and is one of most important examples of getting to know what we are up against as activists and people living in the age of this disease.
The presentation of this play is not as unorthodox as you might think. Plays go through processes of evolution known as staged readings. The directors, producers, and playwrights need to see the play “on its feet” and more importantly the actors giving the characters a voice. We as actors kindly and graciously give you this work as an expression of our dedication to educating the public about AIDS and the prejudice that surrounds it. The work itself is presented in the simplest form possible – bare stage, uniformed costumes, and basic lighting. It is now your job to use your imagination to create the scenarios and situations. We hope to help you in the images you create.
Now we ask you to contribute and to give of yourself for this cause we feel so strongly.
Ricky Vergara, Director, The Normal Heart (Read More) |
Thank You!
Three sold-out performances and one very lavish gala event helped the community to become more aware of AIDS and how we need to protect and educate ourselves from this epidemic. Very special thanks to the amazing talents of the RENT cast, Choreographer Margie Dancel, Music Director Dr. Randall Johnson, Director Ernest Ochoco and all of the hard-working and selfless volunteers who made this production possible. Thank you again for your support in the fight against AIDS.
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