As a member of Team Beacon I am helping support people living with HIV in Sussex.

This year money raised from Team Beacon will be supporting The Sussex Beacon Community Services. Although HIV treatment can lead to an undetectable viral load, there is a very small chance that the virus can be transmitted via breastfeeding of around 0.03%. The choice should be up to the mother/ breastfeeding parent and The Sussex Beacon aims to support and empower parents, whichever choice they make.

The Sussex Beacon works closely with the Lawson Unit’s Sunflower Clinic, to provide parents with holistic advice and free formula milk, or a medical-grade breast pump if they choose to breastfeed. A 6-month supply of formula milk can cost up to £250 and medical-grade pump costs around £47 per month. As this support is not available through the NHS, we provide a unique resource for new parents.

Please give generously to this wonderful cause if you can.