Alan was born in St. Paul’s Hospital on December 24, 1937. His young years were spent in Cloverdale, British Columbia, Vegreville and Medicine Hat, Alberta. He received a BSc in Pharmacy and a Hospital Pharmacy Residency specializing in Hospital Pharmacy Practice. He has presented many seminars on hospital pharmacy practice in every Province in Canada and one in Hawaii. He is married, has 4 children and 16 grandchildren. His hobby is Oil Painting: Still Life, Landscapes, and people if necessary.
"To be able to share my HIV status with others I have overcome any negative emotions, such as fear, anger, or denial. I know that HIV is a manageable disease. With this acceptance, I am on a journey of acceptance to a healthier and longer life. I am Alan and I am living with HIV. Thank you. Even if you don’t fit the Profile: Get tested."
