 © Estate of Keith Haring
|  |  STARS FOR LIFE AWARDS Santa Fe Cares honors individuals, organizations and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the HIV/AIDS community. Awardees are presented with a bronze statue by noted local sculptor, Norman Boyles, commissioned by Santa Fe Cares to translate gratitude for extraordinary service to material form. Mr. Boyles conceived "Astra" as the embodiment of Santa Fe Cares' appreciation of those who care so deeply. This award sculpture represents a beacon of those bright stars that pierce the mantle of even the darkest night - those who have distinguished themselves in service to the HIV/AIDS community. for extraordinary leadership and service by a parent In addition to her leadership, compassion and dedication in making panels for the Names Project AIDS Quilt, Madge has been the top individual fundraiser in our annual AIDS Walk Santa Fe for the past two years.
for extraordinary support by a service provider As an RN and home health care provider with Southwest CARE Center and Heritage Healthcare Service, Deborah has provided outstanding care to AIDS patients and their families with skill, compassion, humor and grace.
for extraordinary support by a volunteer "The Jack Sears Award" As past president of Santa Fe Cares for three years, vice president of New Mexico AIDS Services and Treasurer of People of Color AIDS Foundation, Art has provided astounding leadership in northern New Mexico in the fight against AIDS.
for extraordinary support by an activist "The Kenneth Siciliano Award" A staunch and effective advocate for the housing needs of all people with HIV, John's vision and hard work have resulted in providing 110 PLWAs (People Living With AIDS) and their families with housing assistance over the past three years.
Live At The Lensic variety concert on August 2, 1998.
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