{"id":6296,"date":"2025-08-26T14:14:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/?page_id=6296"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:54:12","slug":"why-give-to-herpes-cure-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/why-give-to-herpes-cure-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Give to Herpes Cure Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"278\" data-attachment-id=\"7153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/why-give-to-herpes-cure-advocacy\/document-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document-4.png?fit=851%2C315&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"851,315\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Document\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document-4.png?fit=750%2C278&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document-4.png?resize=750%2C278&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document-4.png?w=851&amp;ssl=1 851w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document-4.png?resize=300%2C111&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document-4.png?resize=768%2C284&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Give to Herpes Cure Advocacy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For four decades since the first herpes treatment was approved in 1982, there has been no significant medical innovation for herpes treatment or diagnostics. Meanwhile, patients continue to live in silence, led to believe the virus is innocuous, and because of intense stigma, few have historically spoken out. <strong>It&#8217;s time for change.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Urgent Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statistics speak for themselves &#8211; herpes affects billions worldwide, yet remains a neglected health condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>47.8%<\/strong> of all Americans are infected with HSV-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 in 9<\/strong> Americans are infected with HSV-2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 Billion<\/strong> people globally are infected with HSV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30%<\/strong> of new HIV cases are directly attributed to herpes infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research suggests HSV may be a contributing factor to <strong>Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HCA is the only global patient advocacy organization with the mission to cure, treat and prevent herpes infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:1px;grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" data-attachment-id=\"7154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/why-give-to-herpes-cure-advocacy\/document2-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Document2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=750%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7154 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-2.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herpescureadvocacy.com\/?give=8NDR96EK\">Give Today and Join the Fight \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We are the sole international voice advocating for change in herpes research, treatment, and policy.<\/strong> Without dedicated patient advocacy, promising research remains underfunded, stigma persists, and millions continue to suffer in silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Support Matters Right Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herpes is medically not benign and deserves an adequate public health response. Your gift validates the experiences of millions who have been dismissed by the medical community and ignored by public health policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herpescureadvocacy.com\/?give=8NDR96EK\">Give Today and Join the Fight \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When you give to HCA, you&#8217;re not just donating &#8211; you&#8217;re:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Giving yourself a voice<\/strong> in the fight for better treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joining a community<\/strong> of advocates demanding change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validating your experience<\/strong> and that of millions of others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advancing a cure<\/strong> through education and medical community advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Donors Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;For too long, I felt alone with my diagnosis. Supporting HCA means I&#8217;m part of something bigger &#8211; a movement that&#8217;s actually working toward solutions instead of just managing symptoms.&#8221;<\/em><br>\u2014 <strong>Sarah M., Donor since 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;As a healthcare provider, I see firsthand how inadequate our current testing and treatment options are. HCA is the only organization pushing for the research and policy changes we desperately need.&#8221;<\/em><br>\u2014 <strong>Dr. Gary R., Board Member &amp; Donor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Every month when I make my recurring donation, I know I&#8217;m investing in a future where my children won&#8217;t have to face the same stigma and limited treatment options I did.&#8221;<\/em><br>\u2014 <strong>Jennifer L., Monthly Donor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I give because HCA isn&#8217;t just raising awareness &#8211; they&#8217;re fighting for actual medical progress. After 40 years of the same limited treatments, we need an organization that demands better.&#8221;<\/em><br>\u2014 <strong>David K., Major Donor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost of Inaction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if we don&#8217;t act now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Billions continue suffering with inadequate treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New HIV infections continue due to herpes co-infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential Alzheimer&#8217;s connections remain unexplored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical innovation stagnates for another generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stigma and misinformation persist unchallenged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Gift Creates Real Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike other health conditions that receive billions in research funding, herpes research remains critically underfunded despite affecting more people than diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HCA leverages every donation to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pressure pharmaceutical companies to prioritize herpes research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for government funding increases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate healthcare providers about better testing and treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenge medical institutions to take herpes seriously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a global community of advocates demanding change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This isn&#8217;t charity &#8211; it&#8217;s activism.<\/strong> Every gift to HCA is a statement that herpes patients deserve better than four decades of medical neglect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your support helps us challenge the status quo, demand medical innovation, and fight for the comprehensive public health response this epidemic deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The time for change is now. The power for change is in your hands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Make an Impact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herpescureadvocacy.com\/?give=8NDR96EK\">Give Today and Join the Fight \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Every donation &#8211; whether $10 or $10,000 &#8211; moves us closer to a world where herpes is effectively treated and free from stigma.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:2px;grid-template-columns:auto 28%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herpescureadvocacy.com\/?give=8NDR96EK\">Give Today and Join the Fight \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" data-attachment-id=\"7155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/why-give-to-herpes-cure-advocacy\/document2-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Document2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=750%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7155 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Document2-3.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions about giving?<\/strong> Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@herpescureadvocacy.com\">info@herpescureadvocacy.com<\/a> or 267-797-7139.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Herpes Cure Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/how-gifts-are-used\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6301\">Our Work in Action<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/ways-to-give\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6306\">Ways to Give<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/why-give-to-herpes-cure-advocacy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6296\">Our Case for Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/corporate-sponsorship-program\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6351\">Corporate Sponsorship<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"border-width:1px;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" data-attachment-id=\"7143\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/?attachment_id=7143\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/herpescureadvocacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Document2.png?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" 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