Walk to End HIV 2023: John Krause-Steinrauf

AmeriCorps Fellows at last year's Walk To End HIV!

37th annual Walk to End HIV

On Saturday, October 21, I’m participating in the 37th annual Walk to End HIV benefiting the HIV programs and services of Whitman-Walker Health. I hope that you will support me in my goal of raising funds for this important cause. HIV remains an epidemic in D.C. and Whitman-Walker Health focuses on services and education designed to prevent transmission of the virus and provide care to those who are infected.

I joined Whitman-Walker as an AmeriCorps Fellow in August 2022 through the Washington AIDS Partnership. Beyond providing vital medical services, Whitman-Walker creates safe spaces for patients with stigmatized identities, empowering them to take charge of their health. Just 2 months into my role providing free HIV testing at our clinic, I decided to fully commit to a career in medicine because I loved seeing patients everyday. Over the last year, I have taken all the steps to apply to medical school, and now I am in the process of interviewing with schools to matriculate in Fall 2024. I am still working at Whitman-Walker, now as a full-time employee -- they liked me so much they let me come back for another year ;). I am so grateful for what I've learned at Whitman-Walker, and I am so proud of the work we do everyday.

The Walk to End HIV is a vital part of ensuring we have the resources to continue our support of at-risk and HIV-positive populations. Your donation will go toward lifesaving services that Whitman-Walker Health provides for thousands of people in our area living with HIV and AIDS—regardless of their ability to pay. And you will help fund critical prevention outreach and treatment programs that can help end HIV in D.C..

Thank you for all your support over the years!

With love,

John

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