07 May,2009 08:30 AM IST | | Agencies
The 21-year-old singer/actress is set to be the grand marshal for the Gay Men's Health Crisis and AIDS Walk New York on May 17.
"We have a responsibility to educate young people about HIV/AIDS," Hil has said.
"So when I hear about how more young people are getting HIV because they don't understand the risks of infection, it just seems so tragic and avoidable.
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I'm fortunate to have the type of relationship that I do with my fans - I can ask them to participate in their communities and I receive a great response...
I am grateful that so many of them have decided to join me by donating to the AIDS Walk and even walking with me.
