( ENSPIRE Features ) Global Icon to Headline Event Raising Awareness and Supporting the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
ENSPIRE Contributor: Gabrielle Maya
The fight against HIV/AIDS continues, and this World AIDS Day, global superstar Ricky Martin lends his voice to the cause. Martin will headline the annual World AIDS Day concert presented by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS service provider. This commemorative event, held on December 2nd at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables, Florida, is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against HIV/AIDS. It honors those we’ve lost, supports those living with the virus, and raises awareness for continued prevention efforts.
The evening promises a dynamic lineup. Alongside Martin’s performance, renowned DJ and rapper DJ Spinderella will take the stage. Dr. Julio Frenk, UM’s outgoing president and chancellor-designate for UCLA, will be honored with the AHF Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition celebrates Dr. Frenk’s incredible contributions to the HIV/AIDS response, including his fight for universal access to treatment and his tireless work in fostering global health collaboration.
The World AIDS Day concert is a longstanding tradition for AHF, featuring iconic performers like Janet Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, and Christina Aguilera, all lending their voices to the fight. Similarly, the AHF Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a distinguished list of advocates, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Debbie Allen.
Ricky Martin joins this esteemed company, bringing his star power and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights and HIV/AIDS awareness to the stage. With millions still living with HIV/AIDS, particularly in the southern United States, this concert serves as a powerful platform for education, support, and continued action.
Join Ricky Martin, AHF, and the global community this World AIDS Day for a night of music, inspiration, and a renewed commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Learn more about AHF’s work at AIDShealth.org. Follow Ricky Martin on Instagram for the latest updates on the event. Complimentary tickets to the concert are available by registering at AHFevents.org.
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