Project Inform announces the passing
of founder, Martin DelaneyFriday, January 23, 2009
Dear Friends —It is with profound sadness that Project Inform announces the passing this morning of our Founder, Martin Delaney. He was 63 years old.
Martin Delaney,
Founder, Project Inform
When the full history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic is written, there can be no doubt that Marty will rank as one of the greatest contributors to ending this great human tragedy. Those of us living with HIV, and all of us who care about people living with HIV, mourn the loss of this great leader, lifesaver and wonderful human being.
Marty’s activism is legendary. He was a true David among many Goliaths. He has assured that government, researchers and pharmaceutical companies understand and respond to the needs of HIV-positive people. He heavily influenced the development of the strong arsenal of medications we now have to prolong life for millions of people worldwide.
Personally and through Project Inform, Marty has educated or counseled tens of thousands of HIV-positive individuals and their caregivers about how to treat HIV. A day does not pass in the life of this agency that we do not hear from a person living with HIV or a supporter about a life lengthened or saved as a result of Marty’s efforts.
Intellect, activist, diplomat, mentor, friend — each of us will remember Marty for the great attributes he brought to his lifesaving work. We will miss him terribly.
Project Inform’s offices will be open today, Friday, January 23 until 7pm and on Saturday, January 24 from 10am to 4pm so that friends can drop by to be in community with one another in response to this great loss. We are located at 1375 Mission Street at 10th Street in San Francisco.
We will provide information as quickly as we are able about the date of a public event to memorialize Marty. Emails can be sent to Project Inform, and cards can be mailed to Project Inform, 1375 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
The Staff and Volunteers of Project Inform
Friday, January 23, 2009
Rest In Peace HIV Hero Martin Delaney
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3 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear this...as someone who has lost someone I love to this horrible disease, I never like to hear about one more....
I mispoke...even though he didn't die of AIDS himself, he will be missed for the work that he so tirelessly did...
Marty's Project Inform newsletters gave me a lot of hope long before viable, effective treatment options existed. I read every newsletter repeatedly. Some of the earliest encouraging treatment news resulted in nothing. The hope was everything. Rest in peace, Marty.
-Michael
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