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"I remember all the people who died with HIV, theyre always in my heart and I want to be their voice". This week we welcome Adam Castillejo, The London Patient - the second person in the world to be cured of HIV. In a truly inspiring, life-affirming interview, Adam opens up about his extraordinary journey and his mission to be a voice of hope for millions - from being diagnosed with HIV at 23 years old, to his fight against both HIV and cancer & his battle to overcome both illnesses, which stunned the world. Trigger warning: Contains upsetting audio. The London Patient: A Cure For HIV? is a two-part series - funded by the Wellcome Trust and the British Podcast Awards Fund. What does the London Patients story tell us about a cure for HIV? Plus amongst a backdrop of Covid19, can the story of HIV and AIDS offer the world any hope? The most recent estimate suggests that there are currently around 7,500 undiagnosed HIV+ people living in the U.K. If you are HIV+ and on effective treatment, you cant pass it on. Undetectable = Untransmittable. Get tested for HIV now, stop the spread. In the U.K. visit https://www.testnowstophiv.com/.. for a free test at home kit.. If you're touched by this episode and wish to donate to charity, Adams preferred charities are; Anthony Nolan Foundation - https://www.anthonynolan.org/.. Imperlal Health Charity - https://www.imperialcharity.org.uk/.. Hospitality Action - https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/.. National AIDS Trust - https://www.nat.org.uk/.. This episode is bought to you with thanks to; MTV Staying Alive Foundation - http://www.mtvstayingalive.org/.. Terrence Higgins Trust - https://www.tht.org.uk/take-action.. National AIDS Trust - https://www.nat.org.uk/.. In a time where we're all threatened by a rhetoric of hate from the people in power; A Gay And A NonGay challenges many of our differences head on and promises that no matter who you are, or what you're into (Bruce Springsteen or Britney), love is love and gay and nongays can be friends. An independent podcast from James Barr (@imjamesbarr) and Dan Hudson (@DanHudson). Contact us on Twitter, IG or Facebook @gaynongay

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