In 2002, the Pan American Health Organization is producing a series of public service announcements featuring some of the hemisphere's most well-known and admired personalities who will act as Champions of Health. These artists, athletes, and performers come from all corners of the Americas. They are the carriers of important health messages that seek to inform and empower the peoples of the Americas.
First Series of Public Service Announcements Released!
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Don Francisco & La Cuatro Talk About the Importance of Vaccination
"Did you know that there are some terrible childhood diseases out there, like measles, diphteria, and tetanus? To prevent these and other diseases, there are vaccines... Vaccines will allow your kids to grow up healthy and strong!"
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Don Francisco Talks About Safe Blood
"Millions of people need safe blood to live. In Latin America, 25 million blood units are needed, but only six million units are available. Give your safe blood, it is the best gift!"
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Jon Secada Talks About Teen Pregnancy
"Each moment in out lives presents challenges, achievements, and happiness. Teen pregnancy shatters this harmony. Protect yourself!"
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Luis Enrique Talks About Drug Prevention
"Life puts us to the test each and every day, with good and bad moments. It is up to us to do what's right. Say no to drugs, say yes to life, always!"
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Mercedes Sosa Talks About Vaccination & Child Health
"Do right by your children: have them vaccinated until they are completely immunized. They will give thanks to life!"
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Champions of Health by country:
Argentina
Mercedes Sosa - International Renown Singer
Julio Boca - Ballet Dancer
Hernán Crespo - Soccer Player
Barbados (CPC)
The Fabulous Five Incorporation - Entertaining Band (Jamaica)
Brian "Bumba" Payme - Performs calypso/soca-styled health messages (Barbados)
Bolivia
Ricardo Perez Alcala - Painter
Carlos Borja - Soccer Player
Colombia
Cecilia Baena - Roller Skater
Silvia Natalia Niño Villamizar - Roller Skater
Leidy Bibiana Alvarado - Roller Skater
Fabiola Zuluaga - Tennis Player
Marcelo Arbelaez - Mountain Climber
Miguel Vidales - Mountain Climber
Juan Pablo Ruiz - Mountain Climber
Carlos Valderrama - Soccer Player
Willington Ortiz - Soccer Player
María Carolina Duque Villaveces - Special Olympics
Alejandro Rodriguez - Special Olympics
Juana Gutiérrez Gómez - Special Olympic
Ecuador
Juan Diego Alarcon - Singer
Jefferson Perez - Olympic Gold Medallist 20km Speed-Walking Marathon, Atlanta Summer Games
Martha Tenorio - Runner
Ivan Vallejo - Alpinist
El Salvador
Dr. José Benjamín Ruiz Rodas - Doctor/Runner/Singer
Guatemala
Jaime Francisco Viñals Massanet - Mountain Climber
He climbed the Seven Summits of the World:
Mountain Aconcagua (22,840 ft / 6,962 m) Argentina/ South America
Mountain McKinley or Denali (20,320 ft / 6,195 m) Alaska/ North America
Mountain Kilimanjaro (19,339 ft / 5,963 m) Tanzania/ Africa
Mountain El'brus (18,481 ft / 5,633 m) Russia/ Europe
Carstensz Pyramid (16,023 ft / 4,884 m) New Guinea/ Oceania
Vinson Massif (16,067 ft / 4,897 m) Ellsworth Range / Antarctica
Mountain Everest (29,035 ft / 8,850 m) Nepal / Asia
Jamaica
The Honorable Courtney Walsh - Former International Cricketer
Nicaragua
Carlos Mejía Godoy - Singer-songwriter
Luis Enrique Mejía Godoy - Singer-songwriter
Norma Elena Gadea - Singer-songwriter
Alexis Arguello - Boxer. Three times world champion
Panama
Rosa María Britton - Doctor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Suriname
Ms. Cynthia McLeod - Teacher and Writer of Historical Romances
Venezuela
Rafael Vidal - Swimmer, Announcer
Andrés Galarraga - Baseball Player
Tania Saravia - Actress
Richard Paez - Director of the National Soccer Team
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