It started with Nick, sat on a sofa in a white t-shirt and baseball cap, speaking to the camera: “It’s time I told you all the truth. Why is it so much harder than I thought it would be? It’s not something I’m ashamed of, but talking about it out loud is really weird.”

For the first time, Nick was sharing with his followers that he’s living with HIV.

Nick was diagnosed back in 2016, and at the time he knew little about HIV. He remembers sitting in the hospital, terrified, unsure if he could ever live a normal life again: “Am I going to die? Will I ever be able to have a partner again? What does this mean? What do I do now?”

He describes it as one of the lowest points of his life.

That’s when he was put in touch with Terrence Higgins Trust. He was able to get specialised support around his diagnosis, which helped him understand he could live a completely normal life. “All I have to do is take one tablet a day and I can’t pass it on to anyone.”

Nick credits Terrence Higgins Trust, alongside his friends and family, for getting him through that very difficult period. “Without their help, I don’t know if I would be here today to tell you this story.”

Now, Nick is running the TCS London Marathon because he wants to give back. Before taking on the challenge of the marathon, Nick was not a runner. But training has been going well, and, on the day, he’ll have his partner and best friend cheering him on from the sidelines (plus a banging pop girl playlist to keep the energy high).

By sharing his story Nick has already done something amazing, educating thousands of people about HIV. And, like all our incredible runners, by raising vital funds, he is helping us support people living with HIV and work towards ending new cases of HIV by 2030.

You can donate now to Nick’s fundraising page. Every donation helps us continue our vital work.

And if Nick’s story has inspired you, why not run the marathon for us in 2026? You can sign up now.