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Garlyn Kicklighter was diagnosed HIV+ in 2009 after living 8 years in Atlanta (and all the drugs that came with it) One month after starting his first meds, he noticed his walking became more difficult. Not long after that, standing became impossible. Several doctors told him that he would never walk again.

He didn't accept that diagnosis. After starting physical therapy. He took his first five steps and decided that he should document his progress by taking videos. These videos are now part of his website called www.wewalk2win.org This is a about dealing with illnesses with a positive attitude, hope and  determination. Dedicated to those with HIV/AIDS and Walking disabilities

JB Terry-Smith was born and raised right outside of Washington in Montgomery County Maryland. When he was a little boy Terry-Smith can remember writing out stories and articles in elementary school. Story-telling, writing, current events were his favorite subjects.

Most recently Terry-Smith had decided that he would write a children’s book about HIV, the book is called, “I have a Secret”. Terry-Smith decided that he would write such a book since one of his many causes is Pediatric AIDS and he himself was diagnosed with HIV in 2005. In the future he plans on writing more books about many subjects as well. There is nothing harder for a child then keeping a secret. In this heart warming tale, a young boy is forced to keep a secret from his friends and schoolmates. The need to tell someone, anyone becomes so great that he almost looses his best friend. Finally, after talking to someone, he is given the chance to share his secret. His life is forever changed, as are those around him. Visit Justin at www.justinbsmith.com

Anthony Polimeni, the founder of My AIDS and Trustee of the National Association of People with AIDS has been a leading activist for HIV/AIDS on Nevada's behalf nationally for over 3 years. Since being diagnosed in 2006, he has been able to help influence the HIV/AIDS epidemic near and far. From his published continuing education course on HIV/AIDS to marching on Capitol Hill; Anthony has been fighting the epidemic not only for himself but those he serves. You may find out more about the organization he started at myaids.org or contact him at [email protected].

Larry Frampton aka Cowboy Larry  is a 22 year survivor of HIV/AIDS. A long time AIDS Advocate,Co-Chair NE Tennessee Regional Community Planning Group, Certified HIV tester and educator and serves on several HIV/AIDS boards and commissions in Tennessee and nationally. He serves on the board for Strength for the Journey, a spiritual retreat held twice a year for people living with HIV and has been a presenter and counselor for many years. Larry writes a monthly column about HIV/AIDS in a GLBT Magazine in Knoxville,TN.

Tonight join Robert Breining and Jack Mackenroth  as they talka bout HIV/AIDS related issues. (Author of I have a Secret - Justin B. Smith was the guest this evening but had to reschedule.)

In 1991, Cathy Robinson was building a life—as mother, wife and teacher. She had a year-old daughter, and a son on the way. She had just celebrated her 3rd wedding anniversary. She had been teaching subjects she loved—social studies and civics—to high schoolers she wanted to inspire. In all, a life of normalcy and contentment, but a life that would soon become a battle because of a routine life insurance exam. In 1991, Cathy learned that she was HIV positive. As Cathy’s life has taken many twists and turns, the adventure continues. She is now re-married to her best friend Troy and her children have headed off to college. She’s on a new road of educating people using social networking tools and multimedia to get her message as far and wide as she can. Visit Cathy at http://www.straighttalkwithcathy.com

Anthony Johnson is a 16 year survivor of HIV and the creator and organizer of an HIV centric but non-exclusive social group called BOLT (Bringing Our Lives Together). He is also the creator of an HIV Social/Support Network and the co-creator of The Calendar of Gay/Bi Social and Support Groups. The Calendar lists the social and support groups in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties as well as special community events that pertain to the HIV positive gay/bi man with full contact information, addresses, phone numbers, and connects to locator map. The goal of The Calendar is to make support more accessible to the HIV positive individual.

Anthony is currently a full-time student in pursuit of a BS in Psychology in order to better serve the community.

Danny Logan is a 24 year old Actor, who recently appeared on ABC's hit show What Would You D0? In the first scene, a hired actress playing the waitress engages in conversation with another actor(Daniel), who is playing a customer who happens to be HIV positive. Daniel has been HIV-positive in real life for the last four years. So this was as real as it gets. In another scene, they had the female actress play the role of the anxious diner to see how people would react. As she informs other diners sitting nearby that Daniel has AIDS, Yet, despite strong evidence that the virus cannot be spread by touch, tears, sweat or saliva, a recent survey shows that more than half of adults questioned say they'd be uncomfortable having their food prepared by someone who is HIV positive.

You can watch the full What Would You Do ? Episode at

http://www.hulu.com/watch/217711/what-would-you-do-fri-feb-18-2011

Loreen Willenberg, a native Californian, currently resides in Sacramento. In 2007, Ms. Willenberg transitioned from her successful career as the sole proprietor of ‘The Earth Tenders Landscape Design/Build’ company (est 1985) to become an HIV/AIDS Treatment and Vaccine Research Advocate, and to continue her work for the HIV Controller community through the non-profit Zephyr L.T.N.P. Foundation, Inc., founded in 2006.

Diagnosed with HIV in 1992, Ms. Willenberg is the retired Chairperson for the (now defunct) Ryan White Consortium, El Dorado/Alpine Counties. She served on the county Ryan White Steering Committee, and was active in the historical El Dorado AIDS Task Force and local support groups until those entities ceased to exist, in 1996.

Ms. Willenberg is an internationally acclaimed advocate for the international HIV Controller and Long-Term Nonprogressor community, and is a committed proponent for the development of immune-based therapies, including a therapeutic vaccine for HIV. She continues to travel each year to donate blood, cell and tissue samples to thirteen clinical research studies, speaks publicly to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS issues in the struggle to stem the tide of the epidemic, and promotes the funding for and development of therapeutic vaccines for HIV.

Jeromy's mission is eliminate the stigma that people with HIV/AIDS face, through education, community involvement and the collaboration with local businesses and personal testimony through out the Carolinas and around the world. Jeromy has been cohosting POZIAM Radio for the past 2 1/2 years . Jeromy's unique hosting style brings his quick wit and humor to a cause that not to many people can laugh about. Jeromy shares his personal experiences through his website and Blog. www.pozitivelyspeaking.com For the first time Jeromy will be sharing his own personal story on POZIAM Radio.