NYC HIV/AIDS Services and Momentum Lose a Stalwart Advocate and Employee

One of the greatest hearts in the history of The Momentum Project ceased to beat some time over this past weekend. Momentum announces with deep sorrow the passing of Robert Bolton, our first employee.

Today, some of Robert’s co-workers and friends reminisced about his many contributions to Momentum and his advocacy for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS. Staff referred to Robert as the “Conscience of Momentum” because he was always encouraging staff to remember why this organization exists—for its clients; and they labeled him a “Hero” of the AIDS epidemic.

Robert Bolton was born in South Africa, coming to America almost 40 years  ago. He served on one of the first Buddy Teams at GMHC and later became a Momentum Volunteer. As Momentum’s first employee, he served as Financial Advocate for needy clients.  He was instrumental in setting up new sites in 1988.  He worked for many years in administration, most recently as Momentum’s Contract Compliance Manager, supervising all data input. 

He is survived by a sister who resides in South Africa.  Funeral and memorial service arrangements are pending.