
Posts by Derek Canas:

HIV Longterm survivors day
Today is HIV long-term survivors day. 36 years and a bad heart five pacemakers. I’m still here and I don’t plan on leaving anytime soon. The virus has taken more from me than I could ever imagine. I’m undetectable but that’s a word and a long explanation that doesn’t bring me peace of mind. I […]

Poz Article
I know the magazine used a less shocking photo but I feel it’s time to show the damage that was done. One decision lead to so many scars. They tell a story. A story that I hope encourages others to keep fighting in this thing called life…….


Aids Watch 2021
I have nothing to report because I had technical issues. My day started bad then got computer problems. Fun fun fun. I’ve got a meeting later this morning and hopefully it’ll work great.
I’m all alone in district 1
I’m the only advocate representing district 1 in Georgia at AIDS Watch. I’m going to have to be loud and memorable in under 25 minutes on a zoom call . I’m all about being memorable just a little easier in person.