Anneliese le Breton came to help at our first show in 2009 and stayed. She is our Show Producer, Director and Choreographer. She brings all of our great designers on-board , sources all of our models, backstage crew, dressers, callers and hair and make-up teams. They all work with her, for us – for no pay. She’s that good. Ms le Breton gives her time, her heart and her soul – because she believes in what we do. And she is damn good. Thank-you Anni!

Positive Heroes receives hundreds of emails and letters a month; these are requests for help, information, support and human contact from people either newly diagnosed with HIV or confronting some of the struggles of living with the virus. We answer every request individually. And sometimes that involves one of our Heroes calling, “just for a chat”. Speaking with someone in a similar position can make life or death difference to a person who is feeling isolated and afraid. Cell C understand the importance of communication! They have generously supplied Positive Heroes with 2 Blackberries and 11 Cell C phones equipped with monthly airtime – so that our Heroes can make those calls. Thanks to Mercia Maserumule and Haley Williams at all at Cell C for keeping us all connected.

Richard, Steven and their Friends are group of stalwart supporters – right from the early days of Positive Heroes. Who through arranging small local events, sourcing donations and staying in touch – are always there to help us, providing warm uniforms, road support and filling in any gaps in our funding. George Cruddas helms our bank account in the UK and assists Richard and Steven in planning their events.  The wonderful Diana Cooper provided Evelina with her running shoes. Thanks to you all. You are our rock.

South Africa’s top food retailer generously provides the Positive Heroes UltraMarathon team with vouchers to supplement their training nutrition. Fresh fruit, veg and carbo loading are all key to ARV adherence, as well as preparing the body for marathons. Suzanne Ackerman, Carol Brown and all at PicknPay – thanks for helping to keep our Runners in tip top shape.