 By 1996, Viola was running the organization, which held fundraisers and distributed millions of dollars to give meals, medication, and health care to people affected by the virus. Over the years, the mission changed to also cover women's health and, in recent years, COVID relief. Under his stewardship, the charity has awarded over $300 million in grants. For NPR News, I'm Jeff London in New York. And I'm Giles Snyder.