On The Runway With Jack Mackenroth

The United States Conference on Aids held a fashion show Thursday at the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. The event is designed to promote HIV and AIDS awareness and give comfort to those who are already battling the disease.

Among the models at the event, Project Runway designer, Jack Mackenroth.

For Mackenroth, HIV is an issue close to home. “I personally have been living with HIV for 20 years, so it is a very personal issue for me. I think a lot of the HIV education out there is geared toward prevention, which is fabulous. But there is a huge community of HIV positive people who need some guidance.”

Mackenroth hopes to offer those living with HIV and AIDS assistance through the program “Living Positive By Design”. The program is designed to combat the stigmas associated with HIV and provide support to those with it.

The United States Conference on Aids will continue through Sunday.