• Hydeia Broadbent Daughter
• Hydea And Patricia Broadbent

Hydeia BroadbentAt birth, Hydeia Broadbent was abandoned at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas where Patricia and Loren Broadbent adopted her as an infant. Although her HIV condition was congenital, she was not diagnosed as HIV-positive with advancement to AIDS until age three. The prognosis was that she would not live past the age of five. Now at the age of 34, Broadbent spends her time spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, by: promoting abstinence, safe-sex practices (for people who choose to have sex) and national HIV testing initiatives. By 12 years old, she appeared on many national television programs including Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America, “A Conversation with Magic Johnson” on Nickelodeon. She has been featured in prominent publications to include; New York Times, People, Essence, Ebony, Health Quest, POZ, National Geographic, and Real Health. Hydeia also co-graced the cover of TV Guide.

Today, Broadbent is a distinguished international, public speaker and HIV/AIDS activist with a mission to educate people of all ages. CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW TO VIEW A VIDEO.

Hydeia Broadbent Daughter

Hydea And Patricia Broadbent

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