M·A·C AIDS Fund, Fergie Spearhead Global Youth Initiative for HIV Prevention
M·A·C VIVA GLAM VI spokesperson, Fergie, announced 11 new grants from the M·A·C AIDS Fund aimed at preventing the spread of HIV among young people, ages 15-24, who account for approximately half of all new infections. The $2.5 million M·A·C AIDS Fund’s Global Youth Prevention Initiative is being funded exclusively from sales of Fergie’s VIVA GLAM VI Special Edition Lipglass.
“Every 15 seconds someone between the ages of 15 and 24 is infected with HIV, and combatting the spread of this disease has a lot to do with raising awareness,” said Fergie. “As a musician, I’m able to reach a wider audience about issues close to my heart, and through the VIVA GLAM program, I’ve been able to get this message across to youth around the world. I’m so gratified that my lipglass has raised funds to help prevent youth across the globe from contracting HIV.”
