May 2012 Blood test results

Today I have my first visit with my new HIV specialist, Dr Cable.  From my very first call to his office to schedule my appointment I had a great feeling about him.  Today I felt 120% confident in him and his nurse.  Now lets get to the important stuff..

My viral load is undetectable and the lab is able to test to as little as 20 copies.  (this translates to great news)

CD4 count is 549

I will be going back in 3 months for another visit and more blood work in 2 months.  I also hear that Prezista (one of prescriptions) will soon be available in an 800 mg tablet which means I won't have to take  two a day once they are released!  Yay..

Don't forget to get tested on a regular basis and know your status.  Visit www.justgettested.com to purchase your STD and HIV screening tests.  Use promo code KnowYourStatus

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Fight HIV/AIDS

In my efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS I will be joining the Team To End AIDS again this year.  This year I will be running in the ING NYC Marathon on November 4th, 2012.  I have set a goal of raising $5000 this year, non of which will go to my travel and hotel costs those I will be covering on my own.

Please help me spread the word about my efforts and tell your friends, family and co-workers about this.  Everyone of us is affected by HIV/AIDS and if you are reading this then you certainly are.  Anything you can donate is welcome and we will help!

Put a collection bucket on your desk!  Save your change!  Give up StarBucks for a day!  These are all simple things to do to help out such a great cause.

Here is the link to the 26.2 miles I will be running in the ING NYC Marathon to Fight HIV/AIDShttp://www.nycmarathon.org/documents/INGNYCM12_Course_Map_ForWeb.pdf

Visit this link to donate to my cause http://apla.convio.net/goto/NathanRWise1

Thank you for your help and support.

Pajama Game!

Pajama Game rehearsals are well under way and we are making some amazing progress on the show.  We are recreating Bob Fosse's incredible number "Steam Heat" and you will not want to miss it.  Some of the amazing singers and dancers from "Cole" have returned to join the cast and we are welcoming some new cast members.

We open on June 1st and it would be amazing if we sold out the house.  Visit www.downeyciviclightopera.org for ticketing information.

Fundraising to Fight HIV/AIDS

In November I will be running the NYC Marathon in efforts to raise money to Fight HIV/AIDS and support an amazing organization AIDS Project Los Angeles. http://www.apla.org/

This is the same organization I ran for last year and together we raised over $3200.  This year I have a goal of raising over $5000.  With the health care cuts and rising prescription prices organizations like this one need our help more than ever.

Please support me and this incredible group of people.  Visit http://apla.convio.net/goto/NathanRWise1 to donate.  Any amount will help and what will also help is if you help spread the word by telling your friends and co-workers about my efforts.  Don't forget to check if your employers matches your charitable contributions.

NYC Marathon

I am at again.  I have registered for the New York City Marathon which will take place on November 4th, 2012.  I will also be running as part of the Team To End AIDS.  I have set a goal of fundraising $5000 which will benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles.  This is an incredible organization which offers much needed services to many in need.  Do a google search of APLA for more details about who and what they do.  Visit http://apla.convio.net/goto/NathanRWise to join me in my efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS.  Spread the word and spread my message to help raise awareness.

Thank you all for your love and support.

Blood Draw

This morning I went to the lab to have my blood drawn for my routine lab work.  It was a light blood draw today only 4 - 7.5ml vials and 2 - 4ml vials. 

I will be going to my Doctor to get my results on May 16th.  Stay tuned for the results. 

Just Get Tested

I am very excited to announce a partnership that I have recently developed with JustGetTested.com.  JustGetTested offers sexual health and wellness blood tests as well as STD and HIV testing.  Best part is it is a confidential testing source that can be ordered online.

Knowledge is power and we must all know our status if we are going to be sexually active.  There are so many resources to get tested and if you are afraid or too embarrassed to go to a clinic or your doctor then this is a great way for you to gain the knowledge.

Check them out at www.justgettested.com and use promo code KnowYourStatus

KnowYourStatus and start the conversation.