* Do you have students who lack motivation, assume that they have it the worst and don’t appreciate life?* Do you want your students to be inspired by someone they can relate to so that they can change their outlook?* Are you looking for an Inspirational Speaker to speak to your students on important topics such as the importance of education, abstinence and the seriousness of STDs, drugs, alcohol and suicide?

Let us share our story with your students and inspire them to avoid the pressures of adolescence, make the right

decisions and strive for a bright future!Facts:

* Since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, 60 million people have contracted HIV and 25 million have died of AIDS-related causes.* Young people aged 13–29 accounted for 39% of all new HIV infections in 2009.* More than half of new infections are among those under 25 years of age.

Introduction:

Jessica is a 35-year-old woman with a Bachelor’s Degree from Drexel University in Healthcare Administration. She works for a pharmaceutical company serving Spanish-speaking patients all throughout the U.S. Training since the young age of 7, Jessica now possesses a 1st degree Black Belt in Kenpo and a 4th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. For over 20 years, she traveled throughout the East Coast performing and competing both individually and with a team. Jessica is also a passionate Salsa dancer and performer recently winning 3rd place in the Salsa On 1 Pro-Am division at The World Salsa Summit in Miami, FL.

Liz is a 30-year-old woman with a Bachelor’s Degree from Temple University in Theatre. She is the Business Manager of Art In Motion Dance Academy where she is a Professional Dancer, Instructor, Choreographer and Co-Director. Liz has been training in Salsa and other forms of Latin dance for 14 years now. Since 2006, she has been a member of Art In Motion Latin Dancers. She has traveled throughout the world performing and just recently won 1st place along with her team in the Bachata Division at The World Salsa Summit in Miami, FL.

Mission Statement:

‘SIDA’ are two ‘Sisters Inspired to Defeat AIDS’ after overcoming the tragic loss of both parents in 1992 as a result of HIV/AIDS. They are ‘Opening the Door to an Unspoken Truth’ since the discrimination associated with the epidemic in the 80’s and 90‘s forced them to hide the truth about their parents’ deaths for almost 20 years. As the middle children among two other siblings, these sisters have courageously made it their mission to open up and publicly share their story of how they turned their tragedy into triumph through their achievements and success. These sisters desire to educate audiences about the continued seriousness of the epidemic, to motivate them to value life and to empower them to succeed in all aspects of life regardless of any situation.

Topics of Discussion:

* STDs - HIV/AIDS * Teen Pregnancy * Abstinence * Safe Sex * Social Media* Drugs/Alcohol * Peer Pressure * Suicide * Education * Careers

If you are interested in having us share our story, please contact us so that we may discuss further.

Thank you,

Jessica C. Becerra (267) 977-1253; jessica@sidanow.org

Elizabeth M. Becerra (267) 882-8697; liz@sidanow.org