Kylie, Clooney, Stone Boost AIDS Charity At Cannes Event

May 24, 2007 by Steve Purcell

A dinner and auction event in Cannes drew film festival attendees and raised more than $7 million for the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR).

Tables for the Cinema Against AIDS gala ranged from $30,000 to $100,000, including Burlesque entertainment from Dita Von Teese and a suprise performance by Kylie Minogue of her songs “Locomotion” and “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”.

Guest auctioneer Sharon Stone sold lots which included a kiss from George Clooney, for which one woman happily paid $350,000.

AmfAR supports AIDS research, prevention, treatment, education and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Its Cinema Against AIDS gala has taken place annually since 1993, and has raised more than $22 million for essential AIDS research. Past events have been hosted by Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Sharon Stone, Demi Moore, and Sir Elton John.

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David
over 2 years ago

I sure would like to know if there is any kinda charity that helps the people that are actualy living/dying here in america. The people that r always sick , barely have a place to live , disabled , totally stressed out about about everything because we just cant afford to live anymore. whats better end it all now or just keep going on in a misserable living situation. Thank you for teading this who ever is reading this

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