Progression vs Change ⚖️

It’s not enough to make small advancements. We must progress towards real change, like eradicating HIV stigma.

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'I understood I was different but didn’t know what that difference was'

In 2009, Gareth Thomas announced publicly that he is gay, which made him the first openly gay professional rugby player. Read his letter to his younger self here ⬇️

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I had shingles over Xmas, and it was dreadful, and took such a long time to recover. Check out GetShinglesReady.co.uk to see if you’re eligible for the vaccine.❤️

Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas Will Act As Brighton Half Marathon Race Starter RubixVT Brighton Half Gareth Thomas @SussexBeacon #halfmarathon #Brighton #Hove #Sussex rb.gy/xkcheo

I’m doing just great today.❤️❤️

Breaking barriers through music 🎶

Nathaniel J Hall has helped create an exciting new version of La mamma morta with the @WNOtweet and Fast Track Cymru featuring Camilla Roberts and #WNOorchestra to tackle HIV stigma.

Please check it out here ➡️ bit.ly/3t8cw87

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A massive thank you to Gareth Thomas and @kitklubuk for attending our U11s training session last night and awarding them with £500 towards kit for Surridge Sport! What a fantastic evening for the children, parents and coaches

Creepiest thing I’ve seen today in the pub!!!

Mer Man!!!!

I would have loved the chance so much to have played for a 3rd place in a Rugby World Cup for Wales . It’s interesting to hear so many people saying this is a , “difficult “ game for players. 🏉❤️

Starting to get focused with my brother Heathwood swim - Cardiff ❤️🏊‍♀️

PREMIERE: It’s time to watch the first TV advert on HIV in almost 40 years — made proudly in partnership with Scottish Government.

We’ve made huge medical progress in the fight against #HIV since the 1980s. But abhorrent stigma remains a significant issue today.

Please watch and share.

I was on a beach two days ago!!!☀️☀️

To see Diego Albanese 24 years on was a special moment.A reminder of what rugby gives you outside of winning and losing.❤️🏉

It’s game day again!!🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The tattoo on Gareth Thomas's knee has an important message behind it.

The skeleton represents the fear he felt when first diagnosed with HIV. The wings represent the freedom he felt once he found his voice. And the crown symbolises overcoming discrimination 🙏

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Interesting “rugby for all “ symposium today in Paris.❤️🏉

Paris hangovers!!!!🍸🥂

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A short clip of a day in the life on the road with Tackle HIV ❤️