Holly Gamble
2004 Community Hero
When Holly was just two years old, she was diagnosed with AIDS. Today, at 14, Holly has spent much of her life going in and out of hospitals. Despite the many complications of her illness, this determined young teen enjoys life to the fullest.
Known as “Hollywood” by her friends and family, Holly exudes a certain dramatic flair that shines whenever she dances and sings. At school, she strives to excel in her favorite subjects, English and Creative Expression. She loves poetry, her cat Bubba, and talking online to her friends. Her most important interest of all is speaking to others about AIDS.
“Holly goes out of her way to encourage young people with illnesses like hers to keep their heads up and never, ever give up. She is so very strong in what she has to deal with day by day,” says her mom, Sally. Holly’s courage in the face of adversity never ceases to amaze those who are close to her.
