Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
The accompanying blog can be found here: youtu.be/5d_mKrU0pKc
On Saturday March 2023, I joined friends and allies from the HIV community as we marched from to Trafalgar Square.
This was the first time I had taken part in a march, other that London Pride. It was a huge step for me, having only come out publicly as HIV+ in October 2022.
I remember once, shortly after being diagnosed as HIV+ in May 2016, I tentatively attended a rally outside the Department of Health, where campaigners gathered in an effort to make PrEP available on the NHS.
Feeling nervous, that I might be seen by someone I knew. Those fears are now long gone, and I am very proud to represent and be part of the community of people living with HIV.
It was an honour to march across Westminster Bridge and passed Downing Street, following in the footsteps of activists who have committed 40 years of support to HIV causes.
The rally included speeches from:
Revd Ijeoma Ajibade
Nathaniel Hall
Revd Jide Macaulay
Bex Mbewe
Dr Claire Dewsnap
Prof Yvonne Gilleece
Michelle Bockor
Eli Fitzgerald
Ese Johnson
Richard Angell
And a performance by the London Gay Men’s Chorus.
The event was a combination of efforts with representatives from:
Actup
actuplondon.wordpress.com
Twitter @ACTUP_LDN
Instagram @actup_london
AHF UK
https://linktr.ee/aidshealthuk
Twitter & Instagram @aidshealthUK
BHIVA
bhiva.org
Twitter & Instagram @britishhivassoc
Brigstowe
brigstowe.org
Twitter @BrigstoweInfo
Instagram @Brigstowe
Clini Q
cliniq.org.uk
Twitter @Clini_Q
Instagram @cliniq_cic
George House Trust
ght.org.uk
Twitter @GeorgeHouseTrst
Instagram @georgehousetrust
Gilead
gilead.com
Twitter & Instagram @GileadSciences
Mildmay
mildmay.org
Twitter @MildmayUK
Instagram @mildmay_charity
NAM Aids Map
aidsmap.com
Twitter @aidsmap
Instagram @nam_aidsmap
National AIDS Trust
nat.org.uk
Twitter @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Instagram @nationalaidstrust
Wandsworth Oasis
wandsworthoasis.org.uk
Twitter @wandsworthoasis
Instagram @wandsworth_oasis
Sophia
sophiaforum.net
Twitter & Instagram @SophiaForum
Spectra
spectra-london.org.uk
Twitter & Instagram @Spectra_London
The Sussex Beacon
sussexbeacon.org.uk
Twitter & Instagram @sussexbeacon
Terrence Higgins Trust
tht.org.uk
Twitter & Instagram @THTorguk
Trade
tradesexualhealth.com
Twitter & Instagram @weRtradehealth
Viiv Healthcare
viivhealthcare.com
Twitter @ViiVHC
Instagram @viivhealthcare
Yorkshire MESMAC
mesmac.co.uk
Twitter & Instagram @yorkshiremesmac
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I will take on the Brighton Marathon to raise money for HIV charities.
Please support me by donating here justgiving.com/crowdfunding/philipdehany?utm_term=wMNB4VZpz
Since coming out publicly as HIV+, I have made it my personal commitment to raise awareness and money for HIV charities and causes.
This will be my second marathon and I am raising money to cover costs and donate to several HIV charities that have helped me.
Since contracting HIV, seven years ago, I have helped to raise over £2500 for the Terrence Higgins Trust, by taking part in their Big Shave Off project and by running the London Marathon.
I am now a proud volunteer at Terrence Higgins Trust and part of their Positive Voices Group.
Once I am trained I will become part of the team of speakers providing informative talks and education sessions to education, corporate, public sector and other audiences about my personal experiences of living with HIV.
As well as the Terrence Higgins Trust there have been many organisations that have helped me including,
British HIV association
National AIDS Trust
NAM Aids Map
And especially the NHS and 56 Dean Street.
I would like to continue to raise money for Terrence Higgins Trust as well as other HIV charities, and have entered to run the Brighton Marathon on 2nd April, the day before my birthday.
After covering the costs to enter the race, as well as travel and accommodation, I will divide the money I raise across the various charities.
If you can support me, I would appreciate any contribution.
Living with HIV+ is not easy for anyone, but these charities were there for me.
Whether you admire my courage for speaking out about living with HIV, or whether you would like to get me something for my birthday, please contribute to this fund, so that I can raise as much money as I can for these charities.
-
“Coming out” as HIV+ was incredibly scary. But the support of my friends and family and charities including the Terrence Higgins Trust.
This is my story:
youtu.be/HnRA57hPc9I
-
If you would like to ask me any questions, or need someone to talk to, please DM or email philip@iamthat.uk
Every message will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Visit my blog iamthat.uk or follow me on social media @philipdehany
The accompanying blog can be found here: youtu.be/5d_mKrU0pKc
On Saturday March 2023, I joined friends and allies from the HIV community as we marched from to Trafalgar Square.
This was the first time I had taken part in a march, other that London Pride. It was a huge step for me, having only come out publicly as HIV+ in October 2022.
I remember once, shortly after being diagnosed as HIV+ in May 2016, I tentatively attended a rally outside the Department of Health, where campaigners gathered in an effort to make PrEP available on the NHS.
Feeling nervous, that I might be seen by someone I knew. Those fears are now long gone, and I am very proud to represent and be part of the community of people living with HIV.
It was an honour to march across Westminster Bridge and passed Downing Street, following in the footsteps of activists who have committed 40 years of support to HIV causes.
The rally included speeches from:
Revd Ijeoma Ajibade
Nathaniel Hall
Revd Jide Macaulay
Bex Mbewe
Dr Claire Dewsnap
Prof Yvonne Gilleece
Michelle Bockor
Eli Fitzgerald
Ese Johnson
Richard Angell
And a performance by the London Gay Men’s Chorus.
The event was a combination of efforts with representatives from:
Actup
actuplondon.wordpress.com
Twitter @ACTUP_LDN
Instagram @actup_london
AHF UK
https://linktr.ee/aidshealthuk
Twitter & Instagram @aidshealthUK
BHIVA
bhiva.org
Twitter & Instagram @britishhivassoc
Brigstowe
brigstowe.org
Twitter @BrigstoweInfo
Instagram @Brigstowe
Clini Q
cliniq.org.uk
Twitter @Clini_Q
Instagram @cliniq_cic
George House Trust
ght.org.uk
Twitter @GeorgeHouseTrst
Instagram @georgehousetrust
Gilead
gilead.com
Twitter & Instagram @GileadSciences
Mildmay
mildmay.org
Twitter @MildmayUK
Instagram @mildmay_charity
NAM Aids Map
aidsmap.com
Twitter @aidsmap
Instagram @nam_aidsmap
National AIDS Trust
nat.org.uk
Twitter @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Instagram @nationalaidstrust
Wandsworth Oasis
wandsworthoasis.org.uk
Twitter @wandsworthoasis
Instagram @wandsworth_oasis
Sophia
sophiaforum.net
Twitter & Instagram @SophiaForum
Spectra
spectra-london.org.uk
Twitter & Instagram @Spectra_London
The Sussex Beacon
sussexbeacon.org.uk
Twitter & Instagram @sussexbeacon
Terrence Higgins Trust
tht.org.uk
Twitter & Instagram @THTorguk
Trade
tradesexualhealth.com
Twitter & Instagram @weRtradehealth
Viiv Healthcare
viivhealthcare.com
Twitter @ViiVHC
Instagram @viivhealthcare
Yorkshire MESMAC
mesmac.co.uk
Twitter & Instagram @yorkshiremesmac
-
I will take on the Brighton Marathon to raise money for HIV charities.
Please support me by donating here justgiving.com/crowdfunding/philipdehany?utm_term=wMNB4VZpz
Since coming out publicly as HIV+, I have made it my personal commitment to raise awareness and money for HIV charities and causes.
This will be my second marathon and I am raising money to cover costs and donate to several HIV charities that have helped me.
Since contracting HIV, seven years ago, I have helped to raise over £2500 for the Terrence Higgins Trust, by taking part in their Big Shave Off project and by running the London Marathon.
I am now a proud volunteer at Terrence Higgins Trust and part of their Positive Voices Group.
Once I am trained I will become part of the team of speakers providing informative talks and education sessions to education, corporate, public sector and other audiences about my personal experiences of living with HIV.
As well as the Terrence Higgins Trust there have been many organisations that have helped me including,
British HIV association
National AIDS Trust
NAM Aids Map
And especially the NHS and 56 Dean Street.
I would like to continue to raise money for Terrence Higgins Trust as well as other HIV charities, and have entered to run the Brighton Marathon on 2nd April, the day before my birthday.
After covering the costs to enter the race, as well as travel and accommodation, I will divide the money I raise across the various charities.
If you can support me, I would appreciate any contribution.
Living with HIV+ is not easy for anyone, but these charities were there for me.
Whether you admire my courage for speaking out about living with HIV, or whether you would like to get me something for my birthday, please contribute to this fund, so that I can raise as much money as I can for these charities.
-
“Coming out” as HIV+ was incredibly scary. But the support of my friends and family and charities including the Terrence Higgins Trust.
This is my story:
youtu.be/HnRA57hPc9I
-
If you would like to ask me any questions, or need someone to talk to, please DM or email philip@iamthat.uk
Every message will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Visit my blog iamthat.uk or follow me on social media @philipdehany
