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Ian Bohen, best described as a part of “Teen Wolf” magic, was the sweeping star on the amfAR Gala—thrust into a sartorial glamor affair for AIDS research. During the magical evening, Bohen attempted to draw everyone’s eyes toward the serious purpose of the evening. In his campaign to save the world, he addressed everyone, asking them to keep hope alive concerning the cure and to at least look up amfAR and donate what they could.
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The actor’s heart-felt message touched many people, which had them showing support and adding to the stories in the comment section. One gave heartfelt tribute, sharing that they lost their uncle to AIDS in 1993 at the height of the epidemic. They also expressed how far research and treatment has come due to the efforts of people like Bohen and how those intervening efforts have helped ease so much of the heartbreak brought about by the illness. Another joined in sharing that they lost a good friend last year to an AIDS-related brain infection, proclaiming that while there’s been progress, there is still a long way to go.
Campaigning for the cause saw Bohen gather reviews from many ranging from handsome to well-dressed. One fan jokingly said it was his “Tom Ford era,” while another joked that it was lucky “Teen Wolf” aged him so well. Several others could not help themselves to gush over his handsome looks and even compared him with Julian Lennon, who was also at the gala.
Moving past the lovely comments, problems facing clinical research today were really brought up on a serious note by a commenter, especially given the present-day political climate. There was emphasis on the need to move on with the search for a cure in spite of these hollerings of opposition, the clamoring that echoed Bohen’s own call for action.
The actor’s post also caught the attention of fellow celebrities, one ashamed of not making it to Cannes to see him and a Portuguese-speaking fan who said, “meu tio é lindo dms” (“my uncle is so handsome”), which elevated the admiration to an international level.
Rather than the actor going there to just flaunt his good looks at the gala, it was meant for saying some serious stuff concerning HIV/AIDS research. The words he uttered were subsequently fortified by a flood of responses from the emotionally resonant crowd, which is testimony to what a strong avenue advocacy becomes when it is deeply connected to individuals. Reactions to Bohen’s post, in story or banter, mean a great deal to those who are already affected by the ailment.
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By the time the event of the gala was coming to a close, it was obvious that the Ian Bohen arrival was not just for the red carpet walk.
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