Herpes carriers around the world are writing letters to Oprah, asking for a show dedicated to the common virus herpes simplex. Although herpes is carried by 50-90%+ of most populations, a much smaller number of people have any symptoms. These symptomatic people are often stigmatized, while the majority of people without symptoms can still transmit the condition. Carriers want better awareness of how common the condition is, and more money put into researching new treatments or even a cure.

If you would like to write to Oprah, we’ve made it easy. Click here to download a quick letter. Then simply write your name at the end of the letter and mail it to Oprah producer Gina S. at the address below. Or, if you’d like to write your own letter using the information in this template letter, you can download a Word document here.

So, pick either the quick letter, or the custom letter and get those letters posted today!

The address to mail the letters to is:
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Attn: Show Producer Gina S.
PO Box 909715
Chicago IL 60690
USA (if mailed from outside the US)

Or if you want to email Oprah instead, you can use the form here. We would suggest mailing your letter though, it will have more impact. If you’d like to help with the campaign, or talk about it, visit the herpes-coldsores.com discussion here.

We’re trying to get most of the letters to Oprah by April 6th, so mail yours today!