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Hello I break away from my usual pretty posts filled with flowers, parties, gorgeous decor and things of beauty to ask you a favor.? You know I rarely ask for favors but this is a big and very important one! And to thank you for your time I am offering a little? Antica Farmacista bubble bath giveaway (details at the bottom). One of my most favorite products in the entire world!

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Do you believe in young people making a difference? Following their heart and passions? Particularly when it involves world causes that could potentially impact and lessen human suffering? And when it is someone who has devoted most of his adult years to this cause that he/she so passionately believes in?

So do I! Which brings me to the point of this short post……

My nieces husband, a brilliant PhD? from none other than Harvard University is a finalist in a very prestigious competition, where his groundbreaking work and research on the? early diagnosis of the HIV virus is up for a major award, The Bright Future Prize.

He has been selected as one of three finalists? and though all three have clearly done extraordinary work with compelling projects, I believe that what he is doing is so relevant and so urgently needed and to say it could revolutionize the treatment of HIV is not an understatement.? We are so incredibly proud of him and his unbelievable accomplishments.

This is a major advancement in the way HIV is being diagnosed at early stages and could potentially alter the catastrophic numbers of deaths that are growing at alarming rates.

On top of what he has done,? Hadi is truly? one of the kindest, most humble young men I have had the pleasure to meet, a true gentleman,? he is obviously incredibly intelligent but is so low key and unassuming. It makes me want to root for him that much more!

So this is a short and sweet post to introduce Hadi? and I have also? posted the link where you can vote which literally will take 3 seconds of your time. We are most appreciative…..

 

 

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Some startling facts about AIDS-

Statistics (from UNAIDS):
35.3 million – Number of people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide in 2012.

2.3 million – New infections worldwide in 2012.

260,000 – New infections in children worldwide in 2012.

1.6 million – AIDS-related deaths worldwide in 2012.

70.8% of the world’s people living with HIV/AIDS live in Sub-Saharan Africa; an estimated 1.6 million people were newly infected with HIV/AIDS in 2012.

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And if like me, you too think what he is doing is pretty amazing then please cast your vote for him , just click on this link here!? It will only take 3 seconds I promise.? MANY THANKS to everyone for participating. Just think? if he wins, YOU will have? played a part in changing the course of HIV early intervention just by voting!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS AND SPREAD THE WORD WITH YOUR OWN CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY….KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL:)

And please share this with your friends and family…it is a compelling cause and could change the HIV virus forever.

Once you have voted please come back and let me know that you have, and that’s it…you will be in the running for a wonderful Antica Farmacista bottle of the most wonderful bubble bath ever! I will announce the winner on Friday.

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Tina you should be proud..what an amazing young man and what a brilliant mind! I voted and applaud the work he is doing. Thank you for telling us about it.

Hi Tina! I just voted and hope that Hadi wins ~ I am proud of him too and don’t even know him! I love it when people use their intelligence and hard work for good!

Hi Tina,
What a wonderful young man. I have voted as I believe he is doing brilliant research and wish him all the best. Will look forward to hearing the results in November x

I voted! Best of luck to a smart talented man. I know you are proud, congratulations!

What a wonderful mission — I voted and hope Dr. Shafiee wins for his dedication and work. Thank you for this opportunity.

Hi Tina,
Thanks so much for introducing Hadi to us. It is an honor to know someone who is working towards something so greatly needed. It amazes me to hear of so many brilliant persons out there. Best of luck to him.

I voted for Hadi because there are many other variations of HIV which will benefit from his research as well! My son suffers fro a CD3lymphopenia and all research in this area should be supported and many of those with various immunological disorders will possibly benefit!

Any effort to help in the battle against AUDS gets my vote. We’ve lost so many already.

Hi Tina,

I just voted for your niece’s husband and was delighted to do so.
It is always encouraging to see such talented young people using
their talents to bring change for a better world.

Enjoy your blog!

Take care,
Melanie

VOTED, ALONG WITH EVERYONE IN MY HOUSE…..WHAT AN AMAZING YOUNG MAN. OH, AND BY THE WAY I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU TINA….YOU DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS. Susan

I am honored to vote for such an amazing young man. The world is a better place for having him in it.

First after what you do to us..give us beauty, inspiration and something to marvel at every single day I am honored to help you but I would have voted for him either way.
What an amazing young man and what revolutionary work he is doing. I am so impressed. Thank you for sharing his incredible journey with us.

Just voted for Hadi! He sounds like an incredible young man- Brigham is one of “my” hospitals- I’ll be on the look out for him! Haven’t been commenting much, lot going on- But wanted to tell you how BEAUTIFUL everything was at your recent dinner party- Just loved everything!

Hi Tina. I was happy to cast my vote for your niece’s husband and the valuable work he is doing. Thank you for bringing his wonderful work to our attention.

He is an impressive young man doing very important work. I voted for him and hope he wins.

I voted!

You must be very proud to have such a bright, caring young man in your family!

Please thank him for me for his work in such a an important and worthy cause!

You must be so proud and thankyou for sharing with us and giving us an opportunity to vote for Hadi.
All the best Tina!!!!

Marianns

I voted for Hadi! Am so glad to participate . . . my fingers are crossed and hoping for a win!

Thank you for introducing us to such a lovely, brilliant young man whose life work is to help others .

My vote for Hadi is just a small token of appreciation for his dedication to his work and making the world a better place for us all. Thank you for introducing him to us Tina. Your family has much to be proud of!

I was more than happy to cast my vote for Hadi and his most important research. Best wishes to him and his family!

Not only is Hadi incredibly bright, well educated, married to your niece?but he is gorgeous!

I voted.. And I am passing it on ..tonight our neighbors from Boston.. Just moved here .. . Are coming for dinner….He was in charge of investments from Harvard…, or Yale ? .., I will check to make sure.. …anyway I will pass this on .. Congrats to your family .. That is quite an honor..smart
Man!
Gayle

I just voted for him Tina. You do so much for your readers, this is the least we can do. Such an impressive young man, well spoken and obviously brilliant.

TINA,
HADI IS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE AN AUNT WHO CARES.
AS A RETIRED NURSE IT IS GOOD TO SEE THAT SUCH LIFESAVING RESEARCH CONTINUES AS IT SHOULD. ALTHOUGH IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND THE FACT THAT THERE ARE THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO WANT TO SAVE LIVES WHEN OUR HOSPITALS ARE CUTTING COSTS AND LENGTH OF STAYS SHORT.
I APPLAUD ALL THREE CANDIDATES.

Just voted for this dynamic project. They are all marvelous. Something good to see in a long run of bad news posted lately around the world. Thank you for sharing Tina.

Hi Tina
My husband is in the pharm industry. It is so important we support all causes to help reveal hope to people in need. Thank you for bringing to our attention!

What a privilege to have been able to cast my vote for such a brilliant young man. The impact of this microchip device will be felt world wide. How proud you must be! Please keep us posted on the results in November.

Love seeing a bright mind passionate about changing the world and solving a problem that has yet to be solved. My own son is in research (Yale) and I know the tireless work that it is and often not always acknowledged until something big happens (if something big happens) but its these pioneers who pave the way to a brighter, healthier world. A big congratulations to Hadi for this major accomplishment, thank you Tina.

Would that we had more such devoted “miracle workers” among our young people! I voted for Hadi.

All sound like wonderful, worthwhile projects! I voted for Hadi’s. Best of luck to him.

Hadi you’ve got my vote, I wish you success. Hi Tina thank you for sharing. Regards Esther from Sydney. PS thank you for your wonderful blogs looking forward to the next one (no pressure).

I voted. As a retired minister who worked with some of the first non drug related AIDS cases ( former nurses in hospice care) I know just how important this work is. Hadi will go far

What an amazing young man. Happy to vote for him and will let my circle of friends know they should as well

Thank you for sharing the story about Hadi! Voted with pleasure and special prayers he will win!!

Hello sweet friend! I am home from work and I just saw this wonderful post. I will go vote now! Brilliant work these young people are doing, for sure! HUGS, Anita

It was an honor to vote! Thanks for letting us know about the great strides being made for this terrible disease.

Hi Tina,

Thank you for the opportunity to vote for your nephew and to take part in such a worthwhile endeavor. It truly makes me feel like one person can make a difference in making our nation healthy.

I also wanted you to know that I purchased four of your melamine plates and that I decorated my new home in the colors. It turned out absolutely beautiful. I love it!

I enjoy your blog – keep up the good work.

Hugs,

Sherri P

Tina, it was a pleasure to vote for your niece’s husband and the important work he is doing. Best of luck to Hadi, But, regardless of the outcome of this award competition, he is indeed a winner!

Hello Tina, I voted! What a wonderful thing for the good of this world and mankind. You should be very proud!!
Linda

I voted and would have happily done so without the giveaway. What an amazing young man. Your niece must be pretty sharp herself too!

Tina – Thanks for drawing our attention to such a worthy cause. It was certainly worthwhile voting for such a devoted young man. Please keep us posted about the results.

Wow! Such a worthy cause….I voted for Hadi and please let us know if he wins. He must be quite a remarkable young man. Thanks for sharing.

Happy to vote for such an amazing man and incredible cause. thanks for the opportunity.
Dee

Hi – I voted. He is a wonderful researcher and if they could only
find a cure for HIV it would be wonderful. Regardles if I do not win the prize it is such a wonderful thing. Good Luck Hadi.

I have voted for your nephew Tina….He is indeed a very inspiring and gifted young man, and HIV needs all the help possible..This one is for you, for Hadi and to support such a great cause… no prizes necessary, my dear
I shall be back tomorrow to enjoy the chinoiserie……..my favourite πŸ™‚

I voted! It took less than three minutes. Happy to do this for a wonderful man and family–and cause!

Tina it was my pleasure to vote for such a worthy cause! I know your family must be so proud of Hadi!

Tina,
That was an amazing video. If only I was half as smart as he is??!?! What a blessing he’ll be to so many. Please keep us posted regarding the winner.
Thank you! Beth

Tina –

What a wonderful privilege it is to have someone in your family help with HIV infection research! Fingers crossed-

Thank you for sharing

Good Luck to Hadi! I know he’s the front runner in this competition.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to participate.

Hi Tina,
MY 24 YR OLD SON DAVID WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT THIS AT DINNER, WHY NO ONE IS WORKING ON A CURE FOR H I V.. THEN I READ YOUR POST… I VOTED…HOPE HE WINS!!!

He is dedicated and thankfully has the insight to fight for the cause/cure. After viewing the details on his video it a pleasure to vote for his work.

Best of luck to Hadi.

Dear Tina – Your delightful blog has given me so many hours of enjoyment and I’m happy to be able to give something back to you in this small way! I definitely voted!!

PS I agree with Barbara Kelly – Hadi is truly blessed to have you in his life!

Hi Tina,
I watched Hadi’s clip and and the other two as well. All were impressive but I would’ve voted for Hadi’s project even if I hadn’t heard from you! I hope the team wins. Regardless, I know the world will see great things from these young people. Please thank him for me.
All the best. -Karen

Your nephew is a winner already!
I’m a newcomer to your blog and enjoy it very much!

What a fabulous young man and mind! I just voted. So proud to be part of such an important opportunity.

Thank you, Tina!!!
xoxo Elizabeth

I truly admire your nephew’s wisdom and dedication to his work in making our world a better place. I voted for him. My family has been in medicine for 3 generations now and I was very interested to see the other 2 nominees as well. We are very blessed to have such wonderful minds working to find solutions to such devastating conditions. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Hi Tina,
I watched the video and am quite impressed with this innovative project. I’ m happy to have voted for this worth wild project and hope no matter the out come of the vote that this project makes it to the regions and people who will benefit.

Done!
With all this support behind him I feel it will make all the differece… πŸ™‚
Congratulation to Hadi for his extraordinary achievement whatever the prize outcome… xv

Tina I am honored to have been able to play a small part in helping Hadi advance, what a remarkable young man, our world needs more of them! Your family is blessed to have both you and him in it!

I visited your website and cat my vote for Hadi.

As you requested, I am letting you know!

This made my day! So comforting to know bright, dedicated scholars are out there finding cures and pushing technology to its limits!
Thank you for sharing,
Allyson

I voted for your nephew and his amazing research. Congratulations to all these young men and women devoted to improving the world’s health.

What a great job he’s doing, thanks for sharing! I voted and will have my hubby vote tonight too!

Hi Tina,

It is my pleasure to be able to vote for such deserving research!

Wishing him much success,
Linn

Tina,
I love waking up to hope. Best of luck to Hadi and his team, it was an easy vote and I looked at the other two commendable contenders. I know how difficult, arduous and fulfilling attaining Phd can be and funding can sometimes be the hardest for people on the brink of greatness. Greatness that would benefit so so many. Bless everyone of them for working so diligently.

Hello Tina!

You’re wrong about something… it took me LESS than THREE MINUTES to VOTE! πŸ™‚

I am so glad you shared this with us. We should be thanking you for this.

Wishing good luck to Hadi and I am happy to be a small part of this!

Have a wonderful day, my friend!

xo

Luciane from HomeBunch.com

Wow. What an awesome young man. I voted for him, and you should be VERY proud of him! He could absolutely change the world with this. Thanks for sharing this with us!

Tina,
What a remarkable young man. Thank you for the information – I voted! Best of luck to him.

Thank you for sharing the dreams and accomplishments that Hadi is so committed to.
It is an honor and pleasure to support him in his most-worthy cause.
Best of luck to him.

Good luck Hadi, I voted for you, but all the projects look wonderful, and I couldn’t help thinking that this is what Humanity is ALL about. All are deserving of the prize. And Tina, you are amazing, 226 votes and counting to help Hadi, this what BLOGGING is all about too.

Hi Tina,

Isn’t it wonderful when we have such incredibly intelligent family. I gladly voted and I hope that your nephew wins. What an amazing person. God bless.

Amazing! No wonder you are proud. I am honored to cast my vote for such a brilliant young mind and will be happy to pass it on with my own circle. Having had two of my own in research and development I applaud the tireless work and sacrifice that goes into this field. Congratulations to Hadi.

Hadi is amazing, (and so handsome too)! My father, 2 brothers and husband are all doctors so have all spent many many years doing research. I have the utmost respect for anyone devoted to a cause they believe in and this cause is urgently needed. This is incredible and as you said groundbreaking. I have cast my vote. Thank you for telling us about it!

Done, and proud to be vote for such an talented man. I hope he will win, he deserves it

WOW….this is amazing! Wouldn’t it be fantastic if Hadi could come up with something similar for cancer? He would change the world forever. So very proud of him. My only question is, why isn’t there more media about this? Instead, we get a housewife of N.J. going to jail for fraud! Best of luck to your nephew.

i voted for your niece’s husband with his AIDs project. I had a close friend die of AIDS years ago, so I am particularly interested in this. Good luck to him!

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