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B HERE campaign moves to UC Davis

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On October 27 and 28, the “B Here” campaign to raise awareness of hepatitis B comes to UC Davis. B HERE is a new campaign designed to raise awareness of hepatitis B, a life-threatening liver disease that affects up to 2 million people in the U.S. – many of whom are Asian Americans. 1 in 10 Asian Americans suffer from Hepatitis B in the U.S. A two part live event, B HERE is a university tour that kicked off in UC Irvine and then traveled University of Houston. It is making its final stop at UC Davis this Tuesday 10/27 and Wednesday 10/28.

The event consists of an art exhibit featuring artwork from Asian Americans of notable art schools like Pasadena Art Center and also a live concert featuring rising Asian American musicians and performers like KevJumba and Happyslip (YouTube Comedians), KABA Modern(MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew), David Choi (YouTube artist), as well as many more! We are expecting a large gathering of Asian American students, approximately 700 – 1000, in support of the hepatitis B awareness art exhibit and live performance.

This event is part of a larger cause to help raise awareness of the prevalence of hepatitis B in Asian Americans across the U.S. By reaching out to youth-young adult Asian Americans, B HERE hopes to spread awareness to their respective families and friends as well. For additional information and full list of artists and performers, please visit here.

The event takes place at Freeborn Hall on the UC Davis Campus.

Art Exhibit: Tuesday Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Live performances: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

You must attend the exhibit to obtain your free ticket to the live performances.

B HERE educational video

Do the Global Handwashing dance! – Japanese style

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Handwashing with soap is an effective way to prevent the spread of diseases like the H1N1 flu virus.

Yesterday, millions of children and adults in over 80 countries marked the second annual Global Handwashing Day with special events and activities. As part of this effort, UNICEF Japan and its partners launched a project to promote handwashing among children in Japan and around the world.

As part of this effort, the renowned Japanese dancer Kaiji Moriyama has choreographed a dance for a public service announcement designed to teach children the principles of good handwashing.

The dance shows children how in just 20 seconds they can properly wash their palms, nails, fingers and wrists. The dance has almost no verbal instruction, but, by simply following the steps, children learn proper handwashing while also having fun.

After you watch this video, Go wash your hands!! (That sounds like a line from White on Rice. Someone get Jimmy to do the Global Handwashing dance.)

Do the Global Handwashing dance! – Japanese style

B HERE: Make Your Mark on Hepatitis B

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Join the B HERE campaign to spread the word about hepatitis B. Together, we can encourage our family, friends, and community to take action on hepatitis B. This campaign will raise awareness of hepatitis B and its impact on the Asian American community. Currently, 1 in 10 Asian Americans is living with chronic hepatitis B. And without appropriate monitoring or treatment, 1 in 4 could die from liver cancer or liver failure. 80% of liver cancer worldwide is caused by hepatitis B infection. The most common form of infection in the APA community is the transmission of the virus from a mother to a child at the time of birth.

Fortunately, chronic hepatitis B can be detected by using a simple blood test and can be managed to help prevent serious complications of liver disease. Talk to your doctor about your risk, and get yourself and your family tested for hepatitis B. Get more information here. (You can get a FREE T-shirt at the website.)

There will also be B HERE Exhibit and Live Performance at various college campuses including UC Irvine (10/5), University of Houston (10/13), and UC Davis(10/28). Performers scheduled to appear include Happyslip, David Choi, AJ Rafael, Michelle Martinez, Kaba Modern, Paul Dateh, Jessica Sanchez, and KevJumba. For details, go here.

B HERE educational video

Dr. David Ho talking about Hepatitis B

Other causes that need Asian American participation: Project Michelle and 1000 Cranes of Hope.

The Power of Two

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“The Power of Two” is a feature-length, character-driven documentary in production with international implications about the importance of organ donation and transplantation, Cystic Fibrosis awareness and related health causes. Inspired by the unique story of Anabel and Isabel Stenzel, half-Japanese identical twins who have endured a life long battle with the fatal genetic disease Cystic Fibrosis, the film will offer a comprehensive portrait of their personal struggles and their survival through miraculous double lung transplants, and tell the compelling stories of others whose lives have been impacted by Cystic Fibrosis and/or organ transplantation.

“The Power of Two” has a targeted premiere date of January 2011. Find out more about the film here. Also get the book “The Power of Two” on Amazon. (The film also reminds us of the documentary “The Cove“.)

The Power of Two

James Kyson Lee Workout Regime

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How does James Kyson Lee stay so buff? He shares a little of his work out routine in this video. First, he “hulks” up with a smoothie from Bobyfactory to give his body the fuel it needs for an intense workout. Next he hits the gym with a variety of exercises. He warms up then then hits weight training, cardio, and more. even some ultimate frisbee.

You can see James Kyson Lee in the indie film White on Rice and the upcoming season of Heroes.

James Kyson Lee Workout Regime

National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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We got this a little late since National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was on May 19, 2009. Nonetheless, this is an important message for the community.

Please check out this video message from CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, commemorating National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Dr. Gupta’s message—produced for the Banyan Tree Project—highlights the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in Asian & Pacific Islander communities. For more details, go here.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta on HIV/AIDS Awareness

Also see some older PSAs with Joan Chen and James Kyson Lee

Joan Chen on HIV/AIDS Awareness

James Kyson Lee on HIV/AIDS Awareness