Derek Hodel

Derek Hodel, former executive director of the New York Buyer's Club, shares gripping insights from his days smuggling life-saving AIDS medications in the 80s and 90s. He reflects on the systemic barriers faced by HIV/AIDS patients and the emotional weight of the epidemic on the LGBTQ+ community. Hodel's journey highlights the profound impact of grassroots activism, the personal transformations spurred by crisis, and the eventual breakthroughs in treatment. His powerful stories reveal resilience, compassion, and the urgent need for community support.