Asian American Stars Unite for 'B HERE' Campaign at UCLA, November 10

-- Dance, Music and Comedy Acts Bring Hepatitis B Awareness Campaign to UCLA Campus --

-- Excellent Photo & Interview Opportunity --

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The B HERE Campaign

Nov 08, 2010, 11:00 ET

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT:

"B HERE" campaign comes to UCLA campus – featuring art exhibit, live performances

Up-and-coming Asian American dance, music and comedy stars join forces with UCLA students for B HERE, a national campaign to raise awareness of hepatitis B.




The B HERE campaign features two campus events:


  • Multimedia art exhibit showcasing perspectives on chronic hepatitis B, a life-threatening liver disease that disproportionately affects Asian Americans

  • Live performances from comedian Paul "PK" Kim of Kollaboration, dance groups Quest Crew and Kaba Modern, who have been featured on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, and singer/songwriters Joseph Vincent, Clara C., Jennifer Chung and Paul Dateh.



Both events are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – but you must attend the art exhibit to obtain a ticket to the live performances.


WHEN:

Wednesday, November 10


WHERE:

Art Exhibit – Open from 10 AM – 5 PM

Ackerman Union building on the UCLA campus; in the Grand Ballroom, second floor

Entrance on Westwood Plaza; parking available in Parking Structure 6



Live Performances – Doors open at 6 PM; Performances 7 – 9 PM

Royce Hall on the UCLA campus

Entrance on Royce Drive off of Sunset Blvd; parking available in Parking Structure 5

Campaign Background

Chronic hepatitis B is a serious liver disease that represents one of the greatest health disparities within the Asian American community.  Of the 2 million people living with hepatitis B in the United States, more than half are Asian American.  Alarmingly, as many as two-thirds of Asian Americans with hepatitis B don't know they are infected, which creates an urgent need for greater hepatitis B screening and education.  B HERE encourages young Asian Americans to become advocates within their communities, helping to raise awareness of this silent disease and to get themselves and their families tested for hepatitis B.  The campaign is sponsored by Gilead Sciences, a leading maker of medicines for chronic hepatitis B, with support from campus partner the Korean American Student Association.

SOURCE The B HERE Campaign

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