Dear Sharra, I have watched history get changed, facts ignored and lies told about Marianne's involvement in the AIDS crisis. I must set the record straight since I was there. In the mid-1980s, I was running a home hospice for people who were dying of AIDS. Marianne was running a free support group for people dying of AIDS, many of whom had been turned away by their communities, families, and church since they had AIDS. The disease was mysterious and deadly; the public's reaction was harsh. Now hearing false remarks about Marianne Williamson and medicine, people with AIDS and the organization she founded, Project Angel Food, I needed to make the truth clear. I saw first-hand how she cared for the community. Marianne was not anti-medicine, she was the one sitting with men dying with AIDS when there was no cure. And when medications became available, I saw her driving men to the doctor. I witnessed her paying for medication for men with AIDS. Together, we visited hospital after hospital and home after home. There was a man named Tom. His legs were swollen three times their usual size. His legs—not getting enough blood—were essentially rotting. We had to use special procedures to deal with the smell. When I asked Marianne if she would be willing to come, she said, "of course." As an end-of-life specialist, I'm unfortunately familiar with these situations. Marianne had not been, and did not flinch. She lovingly reminded Tom that he still mattered and was worthy of care and love. When everyone else stepped back, this young, straight woman took a step forward. She gave all she had. She organized fundraisers, community events and did free counseling from her apartment. She went on to start Project Angel Food which served homebound people with AIDS a delicious, delivered meal. Today, Project Angel Food still delivers meals to those who are homebound with terminal illnesses and other chronic conditions. It has now delivered 12 million meals. She always told the volunteers, "You're not just delivering food, you're delivering love." At every fundraiser or community event for Project Angel Food, someone comes up and says—Marianne visited them in the hospital, paid for their prescriptions and that's why they still support the organization. Marianne has given countless hours of service, and has personally given thousands and raised millions. That's why I support Marianne Williamson for President and I urge you to do the same. Donate NoW
Marianne has spent her entire adult life giving to others. That's why I've given to the Marianne Williamson for President campaign and why I've given some more. I ask you to join me in supporting her.
As you know, Marianne's next debate is on Tuesday. Help in supporting Marianne by making sure her voice gets heard. She's not taking money from any corporations, so it's up to us.
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What qualities do we want in a president but selflessness toward and willingness to love and care for strangers' in their darkest and most desperate hours?
In deep gratitude,
David Kessler    | 
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