# HIV HEROES

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World Pride
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The Hero from
the world of pop
In Latin American pop, Miguel Bosé
is a well known entity. Not only has
the former actor-cum-pop star landed
seven top ten hits in Italy, Spain and
numerous Latin American countries,
he’s also collaborated with many big
names in the industry, from Shakira
and Ricky Martin to Juanes and even
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe. And since his
parents counted the likes of Picasso
and Hemingway among their closest
friends and his godfather was none
other than the great Luchino Visconti,
he truly seemed predestined for
artistic success from the beginning.
Fundraising Deluxe
His music stardom didn’t let him rest
on his laurels though, as for five years
running he’s been hosting the AIDS
Gala Barcelona and using his name
and connections to raise money for
the fight against HIV. So far, each year
he’s managed to raise more than half
a million euros for AIDS research from
the well known guests and sponsors at
his outstanding gala dinner. Not only
are we impressed by Miguel Bosé’s
music but also by his giant heart and
tireless support of this good cause. In
a TV spot at the end of 2014, he repeated
his promise to not give up the
fight until a vaccine to prevent AIDS
has been found.
The talent to
inspire others
People like Miguel Bosé are blessed
with the talent to motivate and inspire
others. Such talents turn these people
into heroes when their main feat is to