In support of World AIDS Day 2015, Celebrity
Fitness Malaysia gathered 200 Malaysians to raise awareness for AIDS through a
three hour workout party titled Move for WAD.
Participants and celebrities such as Yasmin
Hani, Azura, Sha’rin Mohd Razali, Anthena Tan and Angeline Ooi danced and
kicked to a combination of the ever popular Zumba and two Les Mills programmes,
SH’BAM and BODYCOMBAT at Nu Sentral Sky Park. SH'BAM is an aerobic dance based
workout that takes participants through dance moves set to older and new hit
songs. Meanwhile, BODYCOMBAT draws inspiration from a mixture of high intensity
martial arts such as Taekwondo, Karate, boxing and Muay Thai to develop an
energetic non-contact workout.
At the opening ceremony, Ryan Cheal, Vice
President of Celebrity Fitness Malaysia presented a cheque of RM15,000 from the
proceeds of the workout party to Fahrin Ahmad, Red Ribbon and Celebrity
Supporter of Malaysian AIDS Foundation. The funds will be channelled towards
the Malaysian AIDS Foundation’s efforts in HIV prevention, treatment and
support programmes for Malaysia’s underprivileged communities.
“There are more than 6,200 new infections of HIV
a year, adding to the total number of 100,000 Malaysians living with HIV.
Despite this, HIV and AIDs remain a sensitive issue in Malaysia, and the social
stigma surrounding the disease makes it difficult for patients to reach for the
help they need,” said Ryan Cheal, Vice President of Celebrity Fitness Malaysia.
“By working with Malaysian AIDS Foundation to
organise Move for WAD, We hope to empower patients and encourage healthy
conversation around HIV and AIDS among the public, ultimately creating a
supportive community for all,” Cheal further said.
World AIDS Day 2015 was themed “Getting to
Zero”, which stands for having zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and
zero AIDS-related deaths. Participants and celebrities such as at MOVE for WAD not
only joined a worldwide movement to show solidity with those living with HIV
and AIDS, but also gain a healthier lifestyle. The three different workout
styles can help to burn calories, provide core training and improve
coordination while bringing great fun.
“This is our second year partnering with
Celebrity Fitness to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. It is heart-warming to
see businesses step forward to do their part towards promoting a healthy lifestyle
to the public while encouraging compassion for people living with HIV and AIDS,” said Mr. Jasmin Jalil, Executive
Director of Malaysian AIDS Foundation.
Move for WAD was made possible with the support
of NU Sentral, Bean & Beans, L'Oreal Malaysia and 7UP Revive.
For more information on Celebrity Fitness and for more exciting
activities, log onto www.celebrityfitness.com or http://www.facebook.com/CelebrityFitnessMalaysia.