John Chittick
John Chittick (February 27, 1948 – April 5, 2017) was an American HIV/AIDS expert. He was known for his series of Global AIDS Walks to fight the spread of HIV by educating youth.[1] He worked in over 85 countries providing outreach to young people at the grassroots level.[2]
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| Born | February 27, 1948 |
| Died | April 5, 2017 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | Youth HIV/AIDS Expert and Activist |
| Website | teenaids.org |
He was a former lecturer on AIDS at Harvard School of Public Health. He spoke about adolescent HIV/AIDS nationally and internationally at conferences.[3] He was the executive director and founder of TeenAIDS-PeerCorps, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth AIDS advocacy organization with its headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia.[4] He was known to youth as "Dr. John."[5]
Chittick died on April 5, 2017 in Portsmouth, Virginia at the age of 69.[6]
John Chittick Media
Dr. John speaking with African women and boys
Dr. John speaking with Uruguayan boys
Dr. John in Romanian fields
References
- ↑ Baker, Billy (Nov 3, 2008). He Walks the World, Talks AIDS with Teens. http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2008/11/03/he_walks_the_world_talks_aids_with_teens/?page=full. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ Webathon Supports Teen AIDS Outreach. Dec 2, 2010. http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/ci_16757779. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ Scott, Lucille (June 2004). International Male. http://www.poz.com/articles/155_320.shtml. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
- ↑ "TeenAIDS-PeerCorps offering free HIV tests Friday". Archived from the original on 2014-08-14. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ↑ Kennington, Carrie (December 6, 2001). AIDS campaigner takes message to Utah teens Schools, parents reluctant to offer time and access. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/878201/AIDS-campaigner-takes-message-to-Utah-teens.html. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ Local activist Chittick dies at 69
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