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June 25, 2009

Gym Class Hero teaches good lessons

Photos courtesy of MTV

Here’s a look at Gym Class Heroes lead singer/songwriter Travis McCoy during his recent trip to the Philippines as MTV’s new Staying Alive Special Ambassador.

McCoy - on and off boyfriend to Katy Perry - also hit South Africa and is, it seems, currently in India during a 10 day trip to visit grassroots HIV prevention projects in those countries, trying to raise awareness about youth driven HIV and AIDS prevention initiatives.

During the trip, McCoy is working on a new single inspired by his travels and the folks he meets along the way. The song will be released on December 1st - World AIDS Day.

Follow his progress here, at the UnbeatenTrack.

“It’s an honor for me to be the Ambassador for the Staying Alive Foundation - it’s a cause that’s very close to me,” McCoy said. “Having lost loved ones and seeing the toll it takes on people affected including the people that love and care for them, it’s important we do whatever can within our power to fight this deadly and rapidly spreading epidemic. I strongly feel the best cure we have at this point is increasing education and building awareness. It’s how we use this information in the choices we make that will determine whether or not our generation will help make a change or ultimately make things worse. I believe that “each one should teach one”, and if my influence on my peers and young ones that look up to me can help decide what music to listen to or what clothes to wear, I hope and pray it will help them to decide to be safe and take their life seriously.”

Hit the jump for more pictures.