Pia Wurtzbach lights a candle for International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

When asked why she deserved to be crowned as Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach answered that she wants to use her voice to champion causes such has HIV/AIDS awareness.

Earlier this year, she was hailed as a new #HIV Prevention Ambassador by Aid for AIDS.

 

???? Our Founder Jesus Aguais and Dr. Jaime Valencia, Director of Operations hand Pia her certificate as #HIV Prevention Ambassador after the workshop. Pia becomes the 6th Miss Universe to be named with such title by AID FOR AIDS. We have no doubts you will do a great job. @piawurtzbach

A photo posted by AID FOR AIDS (@aidforaids) on Feb 25, 2016 at 3:38pm PST

And on May 15, Pia showed her solidarity and devotion to her cause by lighting a candle for the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.

 

Lighting a candle for International AIDS candlelight memorial day ?? Raising social awareness and breaking down the stigma. But most importantly, do you know your status?

A photo posted by Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (@missuniverse) on May 15, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT

The Miss Universe aims to break down the stigma surrounding people afflicted with HIV/AIDS and to remind the public to get checked.

"Lighting a candle for International AIDS candlelight memorial day. Raising social awareness and breaking down the stigma. But most importantly, do you know your status?"

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