THE MAN WHO DEFIES HIV AND WINS!

When the All Manipur Body Builders' Association (AMBBA) declared the results of the Mr. Manipur Contest 2007 on December 16, 2007 not many people knew that the title for Mr. Manipur 2007 in Senior 60 kg Category was going to an HIV patient. Only the Secretary of the Eagle Guide Gym, Imphal and a few gym-mates knew that Pradipkumar Khundrakpam, the winner of the title was an HIV patient who started serious body building only after contracting the dreaded disease. Pradipkumar disclosed his health status to the press a few days later as the time was mature for him to tell everyone that one can live and achieve even after infection with HIV. Pradipkumar informed the awe-striken newsmen that henceforth, he would be fighting against the HIV-AIDS by educating the infected people about living life with a purpose.

The rare news spread like wildfire around the globe through various media including the web. An internet blogger rated the news,"the most positive news of 2007"! A journalist branded Pradipkumar as,"Body of Hope"! Everybody felt: here's the man who only can show to the HIV victims ways to manage their lives.

We invite you to meet this man. Help him to serve scores of HIV-AIDS patients who are languishing for hope, inspiration and vigour of life. Let us make him feel that we all support him and encourage him to work hard and win Mr. India title. Write him a word of compassion. Tell friends about him. Give him your valuable donations. He needs your support. By helping him, you are giving one more contribution to the cause of HIV-AIDS eradication.

Sincerely,

The Worldwide Help-Pradip Kumar Support Group