Help Us #CelebrateUU: Love Beyond the Diagnosis
I’m excited to share the next chapter of #CelebrateUU — a project that uplifts the voices and experiences of people living with HIV. For this new phase, #CUUC (CelebrateUU for Couples), I’m focusing on serodifferent (HIV-positive and HIV-negative) couples who embody love, trust, and the power of science.
Why This Matters
We’ve come a long way with education around U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) — but stigma, fear, and misinformation still keep too many people in the dark.
These couples are living proof that “there is love beyond the diagnosis.”
Through intimate portraits taken in their homes and first-person stories in their own words, this project will:
- Humanize the science of U=U
- Highlight the role of PrEP as a prevention strategy
- Showcase real, joyful love stories that defy stigma
- Build empathy, understanding, and visibility
My Vision
I’m inviting 15 serodifferent couples to share their stories and portraits. These works will form the basis of a powerful photo series and traveling exhibition. Like the original #CelebrateUU project, each portrait will be paired with a narrative, giving voice to the diverse ways couples navigate HIV with care, honesty, and love.
Ideally, this exhibit will debut for World AIDS Day this December 2025 — or if that timeline’s too ambitious (and hey, sometimes art needs time to breathe), I’ll aim to launch it at the Long-Term Survivors Summit next year in 2026.
I also hope to partner with a First Friday gallery to give this work even more reach in the public eye.
What We Need
To make this project happen, we need to raise $14,000. Here’s the breakdown:
- $5,700 – Production (stipends, editing, printing, framing, etc.)
- $4,000 – Exhibition costs (space rental, catering, etc.)
- $800 – Promotion & outreach
- $2,400 – Grant writing & fiscal sponsorship
- $1,000 – Contingency fund for unexpected costs
Every donation goes directly toward bringing this vision to life — and every dollar helps.
Be Part of the Story
Whether you give $5 or $500, you’re helping amplify stories that need to be heard. You’re helping fight stigma. You’re helping celebrate love that transcends fear.
📸 Donate now and help us show the world that love goes beyond the diagnosis — together we are strong.
Thank you for supporting art that educates, uplifts, and connects.
— C. Todd Fuqua 💛
Community Artivist
317-847-1945 | todd@ctoddcreations.com