The Life & Legacy of Dr. Peter

Dr. Peter Jepson-Young knew first-hand that people living with HIV/AIDS have many needs far greater than just survival. Before his death in 1992, he established the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.

Peter was a young Vancouver physician diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1985. When his condition became too debilitating to continue practising medicine, he sought to inform and educate the public and others living with HIV/AIDS via The Dr. Peter Diaries. In 111 television episodes broadcast on CBC TV over two years, Dr. Peter used honesty, pathos and humour to share his experience, bringing a human face and a human touch to the epidemic at a time when too few knew the difference between myth and medical reality.

Peter believed that there was no substitute for the ongoing involvement and support of caring people. He saw the landscape of HIV/AIDS changing and knew the needs of those affected would become more complex.

Today, his vision and compassion continue to drive our mission and our work.

Read Dr. Peter's Affirmation and learn more about some of his awards and citations.