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Noah Mushimiyimana, Rapper and Ambassador, Keep a Child Alive Hi! I am Noah, one of the millions of HIV-positive children worldwide. In June 2008, I had no idea my life was about to change. Leigh Blake, the President of Keep a Child Alive (KCA) traveled to Kigali, Rwanda to the Icyuzuzo Clinic, where I receive my free HIV medicine. After her work at the clinic, she visited a few patients' homes, one of which turned out to be mine! She asked me what my biggest dream in life was. I told her that I want to record an album of my music.

That's when Leigh invited me to perform at Keep a Child Alive’s Annual Fundraiser, The Black Ball in New York City! When I first arrived in the U.S., I went straight to Swizz Beatz’s recording studio and had my first taste of recording! Then, I met Alicia Keys, KCA’s co-founder! She is one of my favorite artists. Here I was in America, where anything is possible. I performed my rap “Brothers” at The Black Ball, and then I returned to Rwanda, bringing hope to a place where it is desperately needed. My Grandmother wants me to live in America now but says never to forget about her, and to send money back.

Today through my music, I know I have the potential to transform not only his life and the lives of my family, but the futures of millions of people living with HIV. Thanks to the life-saving medication and care provided by KCA, I am living proof that HIV is not a death sentence for the millions of children infected by the disease, not unless we let it be.

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