Finding the Hero Within: Paul’s Story

Finding the Hero Within: Paul’s Story

As a part of our ongoing Pride Month celebration, we’re featuring some of the most touching and inspiring stories from our Diverse Elders Stories Initiative. This week, we’re spotlighting the life of Paul Regalos-Urban, a gay, transgender, Latino elder....
Cora’s Story

Cora’s Story

Prepedigma “Cora” McDonnell’s Story Born December 5, 1941, Bauang, La Union, Philippines Arrived July 5, 1985, Seattle, Washington Receptionist, NAPCA, Seattle I had to make a big choice – either to further my career or to raise my son. So I just got jobs like...
Theu’s Story

Theu’s Story

Theu’s Story Born July 7, 1946, Kampong Thom, Cambodia Arrived April 17, 2004, Long Beach, CA SCSEP Participant, Office Assistant, United Cambodian Community, Long Beach My daughter was living in Long Beach. That is why I came to America. After one year, I...
Em’s Story

Em’s Story

Em’s Story Born July 2, 1945, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam Arrived January 10, 2004, Alexandria, VA SCSEP Participant, Senior Services Assistant, Boat People SOS, Inc., Houston, TX My wife was in the U.S., so I came to join her. It was difficult...
Helena’s Story

Helena’s Story

I am a 60-Year-Old Trans Female Living with HIV My name is Helena and I am a 60-year-old transgender female living with HIV. I am not a victim. An HIV/AIDS diagnosis is NOT a death sentence, but is similar to living with breast cancer or diabetes, which through some...