I Know HIV
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Danny is from Chicago, Illinois and has been coming to Camp Kindle in Nebraska for two years. He has two younger sisters, Raven and Seleena, who both also attend Camp Kindle. Danny is 16-years-old and next year will be a Counselor in Training. He can not wait to take the next step in his journey to be a counselor at Camp Kindle.

Danny’s Bio (continued)
Danny loves to draw, play basketball and socialize. He also loves to dance. He cannot wait to come to Dance Marathon. Most of all, he cannot wait to come to California because he has never been to the West Coast before. Danny comes to Camp Kindle because his mom has HIV. He does not tell anyone that his mom has HIV in fear that others will treat him differently.

Q&A with Danny

Q: Why do you love Camp Kindle?
A: Everything really! I love the communication that everyone has. We learn from one another’s stories.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 year?
A: I see myself as a basketball player, singer/rapper and being helpful to others

Q: What is the hardest thing about being affected by HIV?
A: Letting other people know that HIV affects my family. You have to go to school and live in your neighborhoods and deal with any repercussions.

Q: Is there anything good that has come from being affected by this disease?
A: Yeah, Camp Kindle. I get to go have fun and be others dealing with the same things.

Q: Why is it important for the dancers to dance for you?
A: It will raise money so I can go to camp and then educate others through the SPEAK OUT program.

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