Sweet Emergency Fund

Sweet Emergency Fund More than 25 years ago, a diagnosis of being HIV-positive meant a person may have a life expectancy of less than five years.

The Sweet Emergency Fund, founded by Dr. Donna Sweet, is a safety net for HIV/AIDS patients to ensure they can afford medical care and expenses living with HIV/AIDS Today, if a person is diagnosed early and diligent with taking their medicines, they may live a relatively healthy life ... at a significant financial cost. HIV and AIDS treatments can cost more than $3,000 per month and many patients

have additional health issues related to the disease that can add on to that amount. People are living much longer, creating an even greater need for the Sweet Emergency Fund. Dr. Sweet and the staff at The University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita Midtown Clinic go to great lengths to guarantee that their patients get quality health care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Come out and see us at Open Streets ICT WSU neighborhood with Curant Health and KU Wichita Medical Practice Association...
04/19/2026

Come out and see us at Open Streets ICT WSU neighborhood with Curant Health and KU Wichita Medical Practice Association  

We will be there, too! Offering free HIV testing and more! Come see us!!
04/17/2026

We will be there, too! Offering free HIV testing and more! Come see us!!

Join us this Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. at Open Streets ICT WSU Neighborhood on 17th Street between Oliver and Volutsia.

Stop by and say hello. We will have free health screenings, health information and grab some KU swag. Our booths will be located at 17th Street and Chatauqua. We look forward to seeing you there! openstreetsict.com

The first blooms are here, and more memorial garden improvements are coming later this month!
04/09/2026

The first blooms are here, and more memorial garden improvements are coming later this month!

Signs of spring are appearing across campus, including in our AIDS memorial garden. 🌹🌹

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04/08/2026

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Today we remember Ryan White (December 6, 1971 – April 8, 1990), a teenager whose courage helped change how this country understands HIV. Diagnosed after a blood transfusion, Ryan was given just months to live and was barred from attending school because of fear and misinformation. Instead of backing down, he and his family fought for his right to an education, and in doing so, he became a national voice for compassion and truth. Ryan never asked to be an activist, he just wanted to live a normal life, but his strength and grace helped challenge stigma at a time when it was everywhere. His story helped shift public understanding and reminded people to see the human being, not the diagnosis. His story still matters. Stigma has not disappeared, and there are still people fighting to be seen, respected, and cared for. We honor Ryan by continuing that work, by choosing empathy over fear, and by making sure no one is pushed aside for something they cannot control.

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04/08/2026

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The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.

We see you.
03/31/2026

We see you.

02/28/2026

HJWW statement on HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day 28 February 2026 Health, not handcuffs. Stigma is not protection. Criminalisation is not prevention. HIV is not a crime. On HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day, the HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE coalition expresses grave concern over an escalating global trend...

12/02/2025

People around the globe remembered the over 32 million people who’ve died due to an AIDS-related illness on Monday for World AIDS Day.

12/02/2025

We offer free, anonymous HIV testing Monday through Friday, 8-5. No appointment necessary!
12/01/2025

We offer free, anonymous HIV testing Monday through Friday, 8-5. No appointment necessary!

11/12/2025

Each year, hundreds of people living with HIV/AIDS access the Sweet Emergency Fund, which is supported by the annual Sweet A'fair event.

Thank you, everyone! Save the date for next year - September 24, 2026 for a Starry Sweet A'fair.
10/31/2025

Thank you, everyone! Save the date for next year - September 24, 2026 for a Starry Sweet A'fair.

Each year, hundreds of people living with HIV/AIDS access the Sweet Emergency Fund, which is supported by the annual Sweet A'fair event.

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More than 25 years ago, a diagnosis of being HIV-positive meant a person may have a life expectancy of less than five years. Today, if a person is diagnosed early and diligent with taking their medicines, they may live a relatively healthy life ... at a significant financial cost. HIV and AIDS treatments can cost more than $3,000 per month and many patients have additional health issues related to the disease that can add on to that amount. People are living much longer, creating an even greater need for the Sweet Emergency Fund. Dr. Sweet and the staff at The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Midtown Clinic go to great lengths to guarantee that their patients get quality health care, regardless of their ability to pay.