History and Mission

The Communities Advocating Emergency AIDS Relief (CAEAR) Coalition is the oldest national organization with a primary focus on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Program. CAEAR is a membership organization which advocates for federal policy, legislation, regulations, and appropriations to serve the Part A, Part C and ADAP community mandates to meet the care, treatment, supportive, and prevention service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS... more

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program

Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS following a blood transfusion in December 1984. He was diagnosed at age 13 while living in Komono, Indiana, and was given six months to live... more