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Elton John AIDS Foundation Awards Nearly $3.5 Million In Grants During December 2016 Jan 13, 2017

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), a leader in the global effort to end AIDS, today announced it awarded nearly $3.5 million in grants to 57 organizations addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in critical and innovative ways in December. More →

Elton John Hosts Radical Eye Dinner On World AIDS Day Dec 5, 2016

On World AIDS Day this year, Elton John and David Furnish welcomed a host of fellow philanthropists and special guests, including Lady Gaga, David Walliams, Juergen Teller, James Blunt, will.i.am, Lottie Moss, Craig David, Sophie Ellis Bextor and many more to the Tanks of Tate Modern, London as they hosted a special ‘Radical Eye’ black tie dinner, private view and exclusive after hours’ party to mark World AIDS Day 2016. More →

Roger Daltrey Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 29, 2016

Roger Daltrey CBE, founding member of The Who, solo artist and tireless Teenage Cancer Trust patron, was honoured earlier this month with the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) as the event celebrated 25 years of raising money and supporting Nordoff Robbins and The Brit Trust. More →

The Killers Release Charity Album For Christmas Nov 23, 2016

For the last 10 years, The Killers have ushered in the holiday season with a much-anticipated Christmas single via Island Records, with proceeds going to support (RED)'s fight against AIDS. More →

The Radical Eye: Modernist Photography From The Sir Elton John Collection Nov 14, 2016

‘The Radical Eye: Modernist photography from the Sir Elton John Collection’ opened to rave reviews on the 8th November 2016. To celebrate this ground-breaking exhibition, Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host a dinner at Tate Modern which will include a private view of the iconic photography on display. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Raises Over $3.15 million At 15th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit Gala Nov 7, 2016

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised more than $3.15 million at its 15th annual An Enduring Vision benefit gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean. More →

Diana Krall To Perform At Elton John AIDS Foundation 15th Annual New York Benefit Gala Oct 25, 2016

Sir Elton John will welcome Grammy-winning performer Diana Krall as his special musical guest for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 15th annual fall gala, An Enduring Vision, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Elton John And Tennis Stars Raise $600,000 At World TeamTennis Smash Hits Oct 19, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the 24th annual all-star charity tennis match – World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. More →

Three Leadership Tips For A Better World Oct 14, 2016

Bill Austin founded one of the largest hearing aid companies in the world. He worked incredibly hard to do that, but works even harder to give it all away. More →

Maria Sharapova Joins Elton John's WTT Smash Hits Charity Tennis Event Oct 6, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is pleased to announce that tennis star Maria Sharapova will join Mardy Fish, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Mark Philippoussis, and Andy Roddick to headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King on Monday, October 10, 2016. More →

80's Classics Rejuvenated For New Album Benefiting amfAR Sep 21, 2016

A collection of classic hits from the 1980s has been rejuvenated with re-imagined and updated versions by contemporary artists in The Time Is Now, a compilation album created specifically to benefit amfAR. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation To Honor United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Sep 19, 2016

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its 15th annual An Enduring Vision gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Global Stars Unite To Combat Illiteracy On International Literacy Day Sep 8, 2016

o celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day, 26 of the world’s most high profile personalities from film, music, politics and the arts, have joined forces to raise awareness for literacy with one common goal in mind: by 2030, no child will be born at risk of poor literacy. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Named In Top 10 Funders Of Human Rights-Related HIV Philanthropy Aug 25, 2016

Elton John's AIDS Foundation has been named one of the top ten funders of human rights-related HIV philanthropy by Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA) in their new report HIV Philanthropy for Human Rights. More →

Elton John And David Furnish Attend 2016 International AIDS Conference Jul 27, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation, its founder Sir Elton John and Chairman David Furnish attended a series of sessions, site visits and private meetings during the course of the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, which ended on Friday. More →

Prince Harry And Elton John Speak Out At International AIDS Conference Jul 22, 2016

Yesterday, Prince Harry took to the stage for a special lunchtime session at the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban. More →

International AIDS Society And Elton John AIDS Foundation Honor Frontline Health Workers Jul 22, 2016

The International AIDS Society (IAS) has launched a new campaign to celebrate doctors, nurses, and other frontline health workers who deliver quality integrated HIV prevention, care, and treatment services to key populations, often in the face of discriminatory laws, traditions, and belief systems. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation And PEPFAR Announce Inaugural LGBT Fund Recipients Jul 21, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have announced the first two recipients of The LGBT Fund. More →

Tennis Stars To Join Elton John For 2016 World TeamTennis Smash Hits Jul 20, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, tennis stars Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Elton John And Prince Harry To Take Part In AIDS 2016 Conference Jul 19, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), an international leader in the global fight to end AIDS, and the International AIDS Conference (IAC) have announced that Sir Elton John and Prince Harry of Wales will host a youth-focused special session at the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. More →

Prince Harry Takes INSTI HIV Test Live On Social Media To Reduce Stigma Around HIV Jul 18, 2016

bioLytical Laboratories Inc., a world leader in rapid infectious disease tests and developer of the 60 second INSTI HIV test, commends Prince Harry for drawing attention to the fight against HIV. More →

Elton John's Good Heart Boosts Love Bravery Range Jul 12, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation have launched a new website – www.lovebravery.com – to promote love and compassion. More →

Sir Elton John Visits Moscow Jul 7, 2016

Elton John made a heartfelt message from the stage at his concert last month in Moscow. More →

Stars Honored At O2 Silver Clef Awards 2016 Jul 4, 2016

A galaxy of stars gathered at the O2 Silver Clef Awards at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday, to celebrate some of the biggest artists in music. More →

Roger Daltrey To Be Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Jun 24, 2016

Roger Daltrey CBE, founding member of The Who and multi-generational cultural icon, is to be honoured with the 25th Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). More →

Nordoff Robbins Announces More Silver Clef Award Winners Jun 23, 2016

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins has revealed the final artists to be honoured at the prestigious O2 Silver Clef Awards, taking place in London on July 1. More →

Elton John And Desmond Tutu Pen Op-Ed On Making AIDS History Jun 14, 2016

Elton John and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu penned an op-ed published on CNN.com about the United Nations’ 2016 High Level Meeting on Ending AIDS to be held this month. More →

Elton John Pens Op-Ed About North Carolina's HB2 Law Jun 3, 2016

Sir Elton John recently published an article in The Hill about North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law that, among other things, requires transgender public school students to use restrooms for the gender assigned on their birth certificate. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Launches HIV Testing In King's College Hospital Jun 1, 2016

Last week, Elton John AIDS Foundation founder Elton John and Chairman David Furnish attended King’s College Hospital to launch a proactive HIV blood testing initiative that aims to reach 34,000 Londoners in its first 12 months of operation. More →

Celebrate Red Nose Day Tonight May 26, 2016

Tonight in the U.S., Julia Roberts, Will Ferrell, Elton John and over 65 stars are coming together to have fun, raise money and change lives on “The Red Nose Day Special,” airing May 26th on NBC. More →