Jared Leto’s Monumental Win for Supporting Actor

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BY: Gabriela Herstik

Jared Leto’s work in the movie “Dallas Buyers Club” was monumental and Oscar worthy. The 42-year-old won the 2014 award for “Best Supporting Actor” for his role as Rayon, a HIV-positive transgender woman. The fact that Leto won as an actor portraying a transgender woman is monumental in itself and it was made even more monumental when put into context. Leto’s pure and honest portrayal in this movie was further coupled with his speech in which he spoke of those who have lost the battle to AIDS, and those who have faced injustice for the people they love. Leto’s acceptance speech offered his support to those fighting these battles in a true and authentic manner. Leto’s message is powerful, true, and clear, and the talented actor is helping to bring awareness to the continuing battle with AIDS and HIV.
United Colors of Fashion (UCOF) wants to thank Leto for playing such a monumental role in Dallas Buyers Club and for fighting against this disease alongside of us.

UCOF Cares
UCOF Cares harnesses the fashion community’s compassion for those suffering with HIV/AIDS to bring relief to victims in developing countries that lack access to adequate medical care. It is estimated that 67% of the 33 million people suffering from HIV/AIDS live in Sub-Saharan Africa. In South Africa alone, there are 300,000 children living with HIV/AIDS and another 1.4 million who have been orphaned by the disease. With your support, and with advocates like Leto, we can find the cure for this disease and help stop this epidemic.

Since 2010 UCOF Cares program has provided funds and supplies to 100 children living with HIV in South Africa. UCOF partners with Mapetla Day Care in South Africa to provide financial assistance, food, and clothing to young children suffering from HIV/AIDS. UCOF Cares plans to expand this program to other parts of the world as our organization gains more traction.

United Colors of Fashion wants to thank Leto for playing such a monumental role in Dallas Buyers Club and for fighting against this disease alongside of us. UCOF is helping youth affected by AIDS and HIV directly in South Africa. By partnering with Mapetla Daycare, UCOF is able to offer financial assistance, food, and clothing to youth affected by these diseases, as well as assistance to people suffering from paralysis and sickle cell anemia. With your support, and with advocates like Leto, we can find the cure for this disease and help stop this epidemic.

If you are inspired by Leto and want to make a donation to help with our UCOF Cares program, please donate HERE:www.unitedcolorsoffashion.org/donate/