A DAY WITH HIV 7:00 AM > TalLahassee, Florida Paula Kiger: I am not HIV-positive myself, but I was a volunteer and supervisor on the original Florida AIDS Hotline, so it’s been a part of my life for a long time. 7:05 AM >> Woking, London; England Paul Atkinson: I’m not afraid to talk openly about my HIV status. If that helps to break the stigma, then it’s worth it. Making the most of a gap in the weather earlier this morning for A Day with HIV.
8:04 AM > Prague, Czech Republic Michael: HIV and LGBT Slovenian activist Tanja with Michael, a Czech HIV-positive social and prevention worker. We are strong! 8:24 AM >> Chicago, Illinois John Peller: Starting off A Day with HIV biking to work at AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
9:08 AM > Rocks Beach, Florida Mario Ferri: Twenty-one years HIV-positive—and thriving. I am a veteran employed by the Veterans Administration, serving other veterans who are overcome by the stigma and the self-stigma of severe mental illness. 9:30 AM >> Boston, Massachusetts Rob Quinn: Yoga teaches us practical skills to eliminate stress and support immune function for enhanced health and greater quality of life. Namaste!
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