Fred Says — a Chicago-based charity founded by HIV-positive doctor Rob Garofalo — reminds us that there is another pandemic that requires our commitment.
Named in honor of Dr. Garofalo’s dog Fred, the charity will give more than $200K in charitable donations to organizations in Chicago, across the U.S., and in other parts of the world that address the timely and specific needs of young people living with HIV.
This year’s gift — by far the organization’s largest to date — announces Fred Says on the philanthropic world stage and honors the passing of Fred, who was integral in coping with Dr.