Today, April 28, 2009, Who's Positive learned of the death of Kahlo Benavidez. Kahlo would have been 23 on June 18th. He was the Health Services Program Coordinator for Santa Fe Mountain Center.Kahlo was a vital part of the Who's Positive organization. He was the very first person invited to take part on the Operation Get Tested tour and had continued to make himself available for speaking engagements up to his death on April 25, 2009.
Kahlo's voice was heard all over the world during the tour. His words touched so many students and influenced many more to empower themselves to know their status. Who's Positive is deeply saddened of his death and will always remember his smile, professionalism and warmth.
Kahlo wanted to make a difference, that he did. In a survey that he completed for the tour Kahlo said 'I firmly believe that the work we do today benefits the world we choose to create tomorrow" Kahlo the world you helped create,the impact you've made on lives across the country, the hearts you've touched will remember you and your work forever. Our loss is heaven's gain. Your work continues through those you've touched.
Keep posted to whospositive.org for more information. At the request of the family, no memorial service will take place.
A profile of Kahlo can be found at: http://www.whospositive.org/ogt_kahlo.php To contact our organization, contact Tom Donohue, Founding Director at 804-310-2986.
More information will be forthcoming on a memorial tributes hosted by the Fe Mountain Center. A tribute page will be posted to this website soon, and until then feel free to comment on pictures of Kahlo during the tour - http://www.whospositive.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=520
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