Great job, Alan!!! You're so brave to go public like that. From someone not as brave as you, THANK YOU for standing up and spreading awareness.
Iris Dragonfly said
May 31, 2012
Dude! you're a celebrity! That was incredibly brave of you, awareness is so important...glad for folks like you who aren't afraid to talk about the uncomfortable stuff. Right on! We are all very proud indeed BB, Iris
ty said
May 30, 2012
Great interviews Alan! It's this type of PR that needs to get out to lower the stigma that many people feel about Hep C. I have met many people that treated years ago who never told anybody because they were embarrassed to have had it.
I have identified about forty ways that I could have been infected and most of those ways have nothing to do with my wild and crazy past. lol. Keep up the great work and here's to everyone beating this dragon, ty
Cinnamon Girl said
May 30, 2012
That`s really brilliant Alan, very well done!! You sounded so confident and knowledgeable, how wonderful that we`ve now got our very own TV spokesperson!
You really are a star! And I love your new avatar pic too, nice one!
~ Jill xx
JoAnneh said
May 30, 2012
Way to go Alan!!! Hope you enjoy Every minute of fame and attention! You have been so caring and supportive to many On this formun. May we all get exposure in Our area for this disease. Thank you for being open W the public. My husband of 23 years does not have Hep C;) I am so happy for you and your wife! I acquired mine thru teenage drug abuse, I am a walking talking miracle of Gods saving grace! I was reborned and save 25 years sober in AA! Hep C was not discovered till 1989. It has been around a long time! Proud of you being our spoke person:) Enjoy the attention and I will share your article w loved ones. Thanks again, JoAnne And bless ur heart for working!!!
Judy S said
May 30, 2012
LOL Dave!! That was funny and I like Alan's new pic, too.
Alan, you must have been seeing stars after all those pictures, lol! Some of my friends have already viewed your video and they say it's great to get it out there, as so many people don't even know they're infected.
Great news about your wife, Alan! I had my 10-year-old Brianna tested a few months ago as well. (I had a cesarean with her.) I was SOOOOO happy and relieved when she tested Negative; no antibodies found. YEAH!!!!
LanaiSurferGirl said
May 30, 2012
i just watched the video and read the article! I am forwarding this to my family to see :)
Scout said
May 30, 2012
Nice work Alan.
news said
May 30, 2012
Thanks, guys. Now if I can just figure a way to get an autographed copy to Tim the horse trader (hrsetrdr). The new pic is one I found from the Easter weekend campout I told y'all about. Today I did a photo shoot with the Baltimore Sun paper to go with an interview we did last week. They also interviewed my doctor. The reporter has said she intends to submit on Thursday before leaving for vacation. So it might run on Friday, or just a few days after. I'll be watching and keep you posted. The photographer must have taken a hundred shots. What a crazy thing all this is. but if it gets the idea of timely testing and treatment into a few people, my work is done. Folks don't have to wait as long as I did to discover they are infected.
Alan
PS. Don't know if I mentioned it, but my wife of 39 years has just gotten the results of a recent test (after I was declared UND at 24 weeks) and she has no signs of ever being exposed. So this family may get a clean seal of approval at SRV time (around the first of next year).
Phil G said
May 30, 2012
Well done! A real live victim moving, talking, and not stumbling off in the fog. Outstanding! Even a new star status avator.
davesf said
May 30, 2012
Great job Alan. Getting people aware of their infection before it escalates to liver damage is definitely the goal. In fact, I'm already seeing some definitive results from you being the spokesmodel for HCV. Specifically that your agent has updated your profile headshot from your portfolio
All the Best, Dave
Judy S said
May 30, 2012
I'm so proud of you for doing that, Alan! You sounded very professional and knowledgeable. I've been slowly bringing about more Hep C awareness amongst my closest 30 friends and family; I shared your interview with them. Thank you!
It went so fast!!. We needed about 5 more minutes.
Alan
news said
May 26, 2012
Well, here is a link to the first of two newspaper articles. They made several mistakes, but none we need to get concerned with. I only wish I had been more clear in my final remark. I meant to say anyone that thinks they are at risk should test. That won't mean they have to treat right away. They can think it over for a while first. But at least they'll know.
Anyway, here goes. I hope the later ones are better....
exciting news! Let us know how it goes and great to see you advocating :)
news said
May 25, 2012
My doctor and I just did a taped interview at Fox 45 in Baltimore. It was SO FAST. We didn't get much time to make our point, but we tried. And they wouldn't allow my hero, the CRNP, to join us. It was only set up for two guests. It is supposed to air on Monday or Tuesday morning during the news, at around 7:24AM. I will do my best to get a digital copy of it somehow. No word on the two newspaper stories yet, but the photographer for one of them is scheduled to stop by here on Tuesday.
Alan
hrsetrdr said
May 24, 2012
Shep wrote:
That is super cool Alan! You should get us link to the interview--then we could say we know somebody famous! But really would love to see the interview. People really should get tested
+1. Also, free autographs for forum members.
news said
May 24, 2012
Sure am glad to hear you guys all approve. It now looks like the doctor's schedule is so tight we will be doing this thing live at 7AM Tuesday morning on one of our local TV stations. I'll keep you posted. And I'm sure I'll be able to get a link after the interview is over. The station will own the rights, but they are in the business of making things available, as long as there is room on the website for some advertisements.
Alan
LUV2RYDE said
May 24, 2012
I would love to see it as well. Persoanlly I don't think there is enough awareness out there and not enough support. I am kinda in the closet about my situation only a few family members know. I wish I could be more like you....because I would love to get the word out and bring up some money raising events!
krowdog said
May 24, 2012
Count me in!
I too would love a link. Or if you get a copy, a youtube post would work.
Keep up the good work,
Brad
Judy S said
May 24, 2012
I applaud you for helping to bring more awareness to our virus, Alan. Totally understand about the election year, lol. I would Love to see the interview!
Phil G said
May 24, 2012
It took a butt-kicking disease to make a star. I'm glad I was here for it, well, kinda, almost. Very cool Alan, and glad to have known you under any circumstances.
I think most that hear about it and want to know will get tested. Others, like the former me, will want to live in denial and won't be tested just to keep doing the things that got me here.
Shep said
May 24, 2012
That is super cool Alan! You should get us link to the interview--then we could say we know somebody famous! But really would love to see the interview. People really should get tested
Kellyw said
May 24, 2012
Yes. It would be great to see it. I heard the CDC was advocating baby boomers get tested.
davesf said
May 24, 2012
Welcome to your 15 minutes of fame Alan. Great to hear you're getting a chance to advocate awareness in a wider medium. Let us know when you're televised; I'd love to check it out.
Best, Dave
news said
May 24, 2012
I have been interviewed by two newspapers in the past week about Hep C testing and treatment. There is a tentative schedule for Friday afternoon for an in-studio interview on camera for a TV station. My doctor will be there with me for that one. All this attention feels very strange, but the interviews are very positive and seem to be spun toward getting people to go get tested. I think I am comfortable with this standpoint. I just hope I am not associating with goof balls. In an election year my confidence in the media always falls way off.
Alan
Dude! you're a celebrity! That was incredibly brave of you, awareness is so important...glad for folks like you who aren't afraid to talk about the uncomfortable stuff. Right on! We are all very proud indeed
BB, Iris
Great interviews Alan! It's this type of PR that needs to get out to lower the stigma that many people feel about Hep C. I have met many people that treated years ago who never told anybody because they were embarrassed to have had it.
I have identified about forty ways that I could have been infected and most of those ways have nothing to do with my wild and crazy past. lol. Keep up the great work and here's to everyone beating this dragon, ty
That`s really brilliant Alan, very well done!!
You sounded so confident and knowledgeable, how wonderful that we`ve now got our very own TV spokesperson!
You really are a star!
And I love your new avatar pic too, nice one!
~ Jill xx
Every minute of fame and attention!
You have been so caring and supportive to many
On this formun. May we all get exposure in
Our area for this disease. Thank you for being open
W the public. My husband of 23 years does not have Hep C;)
I am so happy for you and your wife!
I acquired mine thru teenage drug abuse,
I am a walking talking miracle of Gods saving grace!
I was reborned and save 25 years sober in AA!
Hep C was not discovered till 1989. It has been around a long time!
Proud of you being our spoke person:)
Enjoy the attention and I will share your article w loved ones.
Thanks again, JoAnne
And bless ur heart for working!!!
LOL Dave!! That was funny and I like Alan's new pic, too.
Alan, you must have been seeing stars after all those pictures, lol! Some of my friends have already viewed your video and they say it's great to get it out there, as so many people don't even know they're infected.
Great news about your wife, Alan! I had my 10-year-old Brianna tested a few months ago as well. (I had a cesarean with her.) I was SOOOOO happy and relieved when she tested Negative; no antibodies found. YEAH!!!!
i just watched the video and read the article! I am forwarding this to my family to see :)
Nice work Alan.
Thanks, guys. Now if I can just figure a way to get an autographed copy to Tim the horse trader (hrsetrdr). The new pic is one I found from the Easter weekend campout I told y'all about. Today I did a photo shoot with the Baltimore Sun paper to go with an interview we did last week. They also interviewed my doctor. The reporter has said she intends to submit on Thursday before leaving for vacation. So it might run on Friday, or just a few days after. I'll be watching and keep you posted. The photographer must have taken a hundred shots. What a crazy thing all this is. but if it gets the idea of timely testing and treatment into a few people, my work is done. Folks don't have to wait as long as I did to discover they are infected.
Alan
PS. Don't know if I mentioned it, but my wife of 39 years has just gotten the results of a recent test (after I was declared UND at 24 weeks) and she has no signs of ever being exposed. So this family may get a clean seal of approval at SRV time (around the first of next year).
Well done! A real live victim moving, talking, and not stumbling off in the fog. Outstanding! Even a new star status avator.
All the Best, Dave
I'm so proud of you for doing that, Alan! You sounded very professional and knowledgeable. I've been slowly bringing about more Hep C awareness amongst my closest 30 friends and family; I shared your interview with them. Thank you!
Thanks!
And now for the TV spot.
https://jshare.johnshopkins.edu/xythoswfs/webview/_xy-7402077_1
It went so fast!!. We needed about 5 more minutes.
Alan
Well, here is a link to the first of two newspaper articles. They made several mistakes, but none we need to get concerned with. I only wish I had been more clear in my final remark. I meant to say anyone that thinks they are at risk should test. That won't mean they have to treat right away. They can think it over for a while first. But at least they'll know.
Anyway, here goes. I hope the later ones are better....
http://baltimoretimes-online.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1506:study-says-five-million-have-hepatitis-c-and-dont-know&catid=113:health-photos&Itemid=475
Alan
exciting news! Let us know how it goes and great to see you advocating :)
My doctor and I just did a taped interview at Fox 45 in Baltimore. It was SO FAST. We didn't get much time to make our point, but we tried. And they wouldn't allow my hero, the CRNP, to join us. It was only set up for two guests. It is supposed to air on Monday or Tuesday morning during the news, at around 7:24AM. I will do my best to get a digital copy of it somehow. No word on the two newspaper stories yet, but the photographer for one of them is scheduled to stop by here on Tuesday.
Alan
+1. Also, free autographs for forum members.
Sure am glad to hear you guys all approve. It now looks like the doctor's schedule is so tight we will be doing this thing live at 7AM Tuesday morning on one of our local TV stations. I'll keep you posted. And I'm sure I'll be able to get a link after the interview is over. The station will own the rights, but they are in the business of making things available, as long as there is room on the website for some advertisements.
Alan
I would love to see it as well. Persoanlly I don't think there is enough awareness out there and not enough support. I am kinda in the closet about my situation only a few family members know. I wish I could be more like you....because I would love to get the word out and bring up some money raising events!
Count me in!
I too would love a link. Or if you get a copy, a youtube post would work.
Keep up the good work,
Brad
I applaud you for helping to bring more awareness to our virus, Alan. Totally understand about the election year, lol. I would Love to see the interview!
It took a butt-kicking disease to make a star. I'm glad I was here for it, well, kinda, almost. Very cool Alan, and glad to have known you under any circumstances.
I think most that hear about it and want to know will get tested. Others, like the former me, will want to live in denial and won't be tested just to keep doing the things that got me here.
Best, Dave