2001 Ryan White Youth Service Awards Winners

Patrick Bruyere (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Patrick Bruyere is a longtime Metro TeenAIDS volunteer who assisted in the development of programs and raising funds for Metro TeenAIDS.

Brother, Help Thyself (Funding Award)

Brother, Help Thyself is a consortium of local gay organizations supporting HIV prevention efforts through grant giving.

Father Bill with the Caron Foundation HIV Retreat (Faith Based Award)

Father Bill leads a Pennsylvania-based spiritual retreat program for HIV+ individuals.

Bob Chase (Education Award)

Bob Chase is the President of the National Education Association and has promoted policies and programs supporting HIV prevention education in America's schools

Rudy Galindo (Underserved Population Award)

Rudy Galindo is an Olympic ice skater who has worked to reach underserved youth and adults with unique HIV prevention programs.

PETS-DC (Caregiver Award)

PETS-DC is a DC-based non-profit organization working to help people living with HIV/AIDS to maintain and care for their pets.

LIFEbeat (Arts Award)

LIFEbeat works with musicians to distribute condoms and other HIV prevention materials at concert venues throughout the United States.