Ampro Industries, Inc., Partners with International HIV/AIDS Activist Hydeia Broadbent to Bring You "A Positive Message"

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- It is well known that Ampro Industries, Inc., is a leader when it comes to giving back to the community.  The company truly believes in going the extra mile for those who have kept their styling gels number one for decades. This year, Ampro is increasing awareness of their philanthropic activities through a new campaign called, "A Positive Message."

In the past, Ampro has worked with organizations such as the Parkinson's Disease Foundation and the Mid-South Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to help bring awareness to their organizations and share their purposes with Ampro consumers.  Through its new "A Positive Message" campaign, this year Ampro will work with International HIV/AIDS Activist Hydeia Broadbent to show Ampro consumers the positive life one can live with HIV/AIDS, how one can protect him/herself from contracting the virus and what they can do to help find a cure.

Born HIV positive, Ms. Broadbent has devoted her life to setting a positive example.  Since age six, Hydeia has spoken publicly about her status and by age twelve, appeared on many national television programs including Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America, and "A Conversation with Magic Johnson" on Nickelodeon. She has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, People, Teen People, Essence, Ebony and Sister 2 Sister and has received numerous awards for her efforts. Having recently celebrated her 30^th birthday, Hydeia spends her time spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention by promoting abstinence, safe-sex and the importance of getting tested.

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About Ampro Industries, Incorporated
Ampro Industries, Inc. is a Memphis-based manufacturer of multi-cultural hair care and beauty products focused on the beauty needs of its consumers. Ampro is committed to delivering reliable, top quality hair care solutions for multi-cultural consumers.  Ampro products are available in mass market and beauty supply outlets throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and South and Central America.  The Ampro family of products includes over 18 unique hair care items, including Ampro Pro Styl Protein Styling Gels, America's Number One selling styling gel, as well as its award-winning line Ampro Pro Styl Shine 'n Jams and new moisturizing styling gels.

About Hydeia Broadbent

At birth, Hydeia Broadbent was abandoned at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas where Patricia and Loren Broadbent adopted her as an infant.  Although her HIV condition was congenital, she was not diagnosed as HIV-positive with advancement to AIDS until age three. Now at the age of 30, Hydeia spends her time spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

Broadbent is considered a pioneer as the first African-American youth to speak up and speak out about the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Ebony Magazine named Hydeia one of the Most Influential 150 African Americans in 2008 and 2011. Hydeia has also been honored with an American Red Cross Spirit Award and an Essence Award. 

Not since Ryan White has a young person spoken out so passionately, on an international level, about having the virus.  She has an innate ability to bond with any audience and, when addressing the public about the issues of HIV/AIDS, her primary goal is to provide a clear understanding of how to avoid at-risk behaviors through self-examination and informed decision-making.

Contact: Camille Wright
Tel: 901.333.3236
Email: [email protected]

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