HIV Hero

Cathy Robinson Pickett is a positive role model for children and adults.

   A Polk County woman is truly making a difference in her community. She has a motto "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." That sums up why she is working everday to help fight a deadly disease. Cathy Robinson Pickett is getting out the word about HIV and AIDS and her personal crusade is why she's our Bay News 9 Extra on Everyday Heroes.   Cathy contracted HIV when she was sexually assaulted years ago.  She took that experience and her experience of being a teacher to spread the important message of AIDS prevention.  Cathy created Friends Together, Inc.  To learn more about the volunteer organization and how you can help go to http://www.friendstogether.org/ .