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This documentary tells the heart-wrenching story of Eve Van Grafhorst, who contracted HIV from a blood transfusion after she was born three months premature. 1980s' attitudes to HIV saw Eve banned from her pre-school in Australia, leading her family to settle in NZ, where Eve became a high profile poster child for AIDS awareness. This award-winning film chronicles Eve’s medical struggles, her HIV AIDS awareness work, and her astonishing bravery in the face of illness and death. Eve died peacefully in her mother’s arms in 1993 at the age of 11.
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Vicki mitchell - try this. I read a comment from her sister today one the Campbell Live FB page. Hope you both have or do get back in touch.
What a beautiful, sweet girl with a beautiful heart. So wise beyond her years and an example to us all. Shame on those people who were cruel and heartless to her. Eve and her family are nothing short of amazing!
In 1985 Eve, Gloria and her family came to our church St Matthews in Manly Sydney. After we went for dinner and in hearing about Eve being forced to stay home my wife and I gave money to help make Eve's bedroom a nice place to spend her days. Years later after Eve passed away I was asked to be the chairman of the Angel Eve Trust whose funds were used for the same thing- making the lives of those with terminal illnesses better. In all the years I have known Eve's family I have been endlessly overwhelmed with their love and dedication to giving and caring for others despite so major obstacles. Perhaps the lesson I learnt from seeing that was realising love is worth more than money. Those of us can give financially but the grater gift is giving oneself. Rest in Peace Eve- you were a beautiful person who gave so much and you will forever be in our hearts xxx
I had the pleasure of knowing eve by being best friends with her sister Dana when they lived in Berkeley vale. I was only about 12 at the time but remember some fun times with the family and having a lot of fun with my best friend. Their move was so quick and I never got to say bye to them. I would love to say hi to my old friend Dana. I am glad that their family was welcomed to new Zealand. They where a wonderful family with two wonderful daughters. They where kind to me and I was always welcome in their home. Dana, if you get this message I would love to catch up. I have thought about you over the years and have always wondered how your life turned out. I have included my email. Hope we can catch up. Vicki Mitchell
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1994 US International Film & Television Awards, Illinois
Certificate Of Excellence
1994 Lifestyles Aids Media Awards
Certificate Of Excellence
Festivals include:
1995 Health And Medical Film Festival, Banff Television Festival
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
This website has been made with funding from NZ ON AIR ›
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Amy
Posted at 11.50AM - 12.05.2012
such a beautiful story about a brave little girl. RIP darling - hope you are enjoying your angel wings, as you truely deserve them.