HIV Heroes - The Berlin Patient
The second part of our special World AIDS Day trilogy is all about cures! Our HIV Hero is Timothy Ray Brown (The Berlin Patient), the first person to be cured of HIV. We also learn about Adam Castillejo (The London Patient), the second person to be cured of HIV.Sarah talks us through where we are in terms of finding an HIV cure and the different options that are currently being explored. SourcesI Am the Berlin Patient: A Personal Reflection (nih.gov)Timothy Ray Brown - WikipediaIs there a cure for HIV and AIDS? | AvertAdam Castillejo - WikipediaHIV vaccine trial starts at Oxford | University of OxfordFurther InformationAvert | Global information and education on HIV and AIDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Dec 202122min
HIV Heroes - Mark Fowler
This week we hear about a true Walford icon and Queen Vic regular - Mark Fowler. Mark was the first mainstream soap character to be diagnosed as HIV positive, but how and why did this storyline come about?SourcesBeyond the tombstone: how British TV responded to the AIDS crisis | BFIatvtoday.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Nov 202126min
HIV Heroes - Stephen Hart
Sarah shares with us the story of an incredible individual who has overcome so many challenges, taken these experiences and turned them into a Broadway show! He continues to share his journey living with HIV via his YouTube channel to help others. This weeks HIV Hero is the fantastic Stephen Hart! Sources'Hart Talks': London Actor Opens Up About Tragedy, HIV, and YouTube (thebody.com)Further InformationStephen Hart - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Nov 202122min
HIV Heroes - Magic Johnson
On the 7th of November 1991 Earvin 'Magic' Johnson shocked the world by retiring from basketball and announcing that he is HIV positive. Since his diagnosis he has worked hard to highlight that HIV can affect anyone. He is an absolute HIV Hero and you need to have a listen to learn just what a legend he is!SourcesMagic Johnson wishes he hadn't retired so early [Video] | Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times (archive.org)Safer Sex: What You Can Do to Avoid AIDS: Amazon.co.uk: Johnson, Earvin "Magic": 9780099200215: BooksMagic Johnson Foundation | Do Good LAMagic Johnson - WikipediaOther infoMagic Johnson Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Nov 202125min
HIV Heroes - National AIDS Trust & Deborah Gold
Today we learn about, and celebrate, the fantastic work that NAT does and their CEO, Deborah Gold. NAT tirelessly fight for the rights of people living with HIV and is the driving force for equality. They are absolute HIV Heroes and you should come on this journey with us to learn all about the work that they do.SourcesDeborah Gold | LinkedInNational AIDS Trust - WikipediaNational AIDS Trust | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Okt 202126min
HIV Heroes - JVN
This week we feature someone that is part of the fab five, a hair stylist extraordinaire, podcaster and all round ray of sunshine. So have a listen and find out why Jonathan Van Ness is our HIV Hero!SourcesJonathan Van Ness on being HIV positive: 'It gave me a reason to really fight' | Queer Eye | The GuardianJonathan Van Ness - WikipediaFurther informationJonathan Van Ness | Getting Curious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Okt 202123min
HIV Heroes - Princess Diana
Today we feature a true icon and dig a little deeper into her involvement in the field of HIV and we learn why she's Sarah's HIV Hero. SourcesPrincess Diana’s very real role in fighting the stigma of Aids | Letters | The GuardianHow Diana, Princess of Wales was instrumental in trying to stop the stigma against HIV/AIDs | TatlerThe Crown: True Story of Princess Diana's Visits to AIDS Wards (elle.com)The day I met Princess Diana when she visited a London HIV center (gaystarnews.com)Gallup Vault: Fear and Anxiety During the 1980s AIDS Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Aug 202128min
HIV Heroes - UK Positive Lad
In this episode we learn about Tom Hayes and Jess makes her case as to why he is an HIV hero. Tom is an absolute force to be reckoned with and works tirelessly to advocate, support, educate and create change in the world of HIV. SourcesTom Hayes, Author at beyondpositiveTom Hayes – PositiveLad (ukpositivelad.com)Home - Saving Lives (savinglivesuk.com)HIV-positive campaigner Tom Hayes on the horrific moment he was wrongly accused of 'deliberately infecting' others - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk) Facebook @ukpositiveladTwitter @PositiveLadInstagram @positivelad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Aug 202124min
