What we only found were Earvin "Magic" Johnson who announced in 1991 that he had tested positive for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and Chadwick (Chad) Oliver Kinch who died of AIDS-related complications in 1994.
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Unlike some other viruses, the human body can’t get rid of HIV completely. So once you have HIV, you have it for life.
No effective cure for HIV currently exists, but with proper treatment and medical care, HIV can be controlled.
While Johnson’s public announcement of his HIV-positive status in 1991 helped dispel the stereotype, many living with HIV and AIDS fight their battle behind closed doors. So much so that sports organizations such as the NFL have developed a comprehensive policy that should decrease the spread of HIV and any other blood-borne pathogens among players and medical staff.
Here are 12 athletes who have had to battle this virus in hopes of spreading awareness shared by Thesportster.com.