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Renee Zellweger to be Honored at An Unforgettable Evening Benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund Jan 24, 2020

This year, actress Renee Zellweger will receive the 2020 Courage Award for her charitable contributions and philanthropic efforts throughout her career, including her support of breast cancer research and awareness. More →

Hosts and Performer Announced for Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Dec 19, 2019

The hosts of Netflix’s Queer Eye Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Karamo and Bobby Berk will join the 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party with Honorary Chairs Sir Elton John and David Furnish in Los Angeles on February 9, 2020. More →

5th Annual LAPMF Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament Nov 12, 2019

The 5th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Party will take place on Sunday November 17, 2019 at Avalon Hollywood. More →

We Are Family Foundation To Honor Dolly Parton And Jean Paul Gaultier Sep 12, 2019

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) will honor legendary artist Dolly Parton and iconic fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier at its 2019 Celebration on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation First-Ever Midsummer Party Raises $6 Million Jul 26, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised €5.5 million ($6 million) at their first-ever Midsummer Party in the South of France to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the globe. More →

Elton John Receives French Order Of Merit Jul 2, 2019

On Friday, June 21, Sir Elton John, Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), received the highest French order of merit – the Légion d’Honneur – from President Emmanuel Macron in a small private ceremony at the Elysée Palace in Paris. More →

Elton John Celebrates Pride Month Jun 21, 2019

Every year, the month of June is celebrated as Pride Month for LGBTQ communities and their allies across the globe. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces Changes Jun 5, 2019

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced it will be making changes to the organization’s structure and global grant-making strategy this year. More →

Stars Rock 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Mar 4, 2019

The 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised over $6.3 million for the global effort to end AIDS. More →

An Unforgettable Evening 2019 To Be A Star-Studded Affair Feb 25, 2019

An Unforgettable Evening is the flagship fundraising event for Women's Cancer Research Fund featuring extraordinary honorees, tributes to cancer survivors and the memory of those impacted by cancer. More →

Milla Jovovich To Be Honored At 2019 amfAR Gala New York Jan 22, 2019

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week with its annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street and will pay tribute to actress and longtime amfAR supporter Milla Jovovich, legendary fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and tireless amfAR supporter and auctioneer Simon de Pury for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

Elton John Writes In The Evening Standard: The Key To Ending The HIV Epidemic Lies In Cities Like Ours Jan 17, 2019

In an issue of the London Evening Standard published last week, Elton John provided an update on the Elton John AIDS Foundation's new AIDSfree campaign to fund HIV prevention, testing, and treatment programs in six cities across the globe. More →

Elton John To Host EJAF’s 27th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 15, 2019

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 27th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

Elton John Helps Launch EJAF #AIDSfree Campaign Dec 13, 2018

Sir Elton John has recorded a special video message to launch the Elton John AIDS Foundation's #AIDSFree campaign. More →

Elton John's World AIDS Day Message Dec 10, 2018

World AIDS Day was on December 1, and Sir Elton John released this message: More →

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — Holiday Edition Dec 3, 2018

MusiCares will benefit from the the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — Holiday Edition. More →

2018 New York Fall Gala Raises $3.9 Million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 9, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised $3.9 million at its 2018 annual New York Fall Gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the globe. More →

Bernie Taupin Lyrics To Be Auctioned To Benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 7, 2018

On Friday, November 9, 2018, Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin will be auctioning specially illustrated editions of the lyrics to some of Elton and Bernie’s biggest hits, including “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “I’m Still Standing,” and the Princess Diana funeral version of “Candle in the Wind,” at a special auction conducted by Julien’s Auctions at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces 2018 New York Fall Gala Oct 12, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Robin Roberts Presented With Award By Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Sep 13, 2018

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) partnered with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to host the 5th annual BJKLI Symposium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the US Open and 45 years of equal prize money at the US Open. More →

Ed Sheeran, Van Morrison to Join Roger Daltrey and Friends in Epic Charity Concert and Auction Aug 14, 2018

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Van Morrison and Roger Daltrey will join music superstar Ed Sheeran to headline a once-in-a-generation private concert this week in the L.A. area to benefit UCLA Health and Teen Cancer America (TCA), the national non-profit founded by Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who. More →

Duke Of Sussex Attends 2018 International AIDS Conference Jul 30, 2018

The Duke of Sussex, Patron of Sentebale, attended the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam. More →

Elton John and Prince Harry Launch Global Coalition to Fight HIV and AIDS Jul 25, 2018

bioLytical Laboratories, a world leader in rapid infectious disease tests and developer of the 1 minute INSTI HIV Self Test, commends Sir Elton John and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex for the launch of the MenStar Coalition to engage men in new and innovative ways to break the cycle of HIV transmission. More →

Elton John And Duke Of Sussex To Announce Global Coalition At 22nd International AIDS Conference Jul 13, 2018

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), an international leader in the global fight to end AIDS, and the International AIDS Society (IAS) today announced that Sir Elton John and the Duke of Sussex will launch a new global coalition focused on treating HIV infections in men at the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam. More →

Ed Sheeran Joins Elton John And Graham Norton At The Argento Ball Jul 2, 2018

Last week, Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the Argento Ball, a milestone fundraising event which celebrated 25 years of achievements by the Elton John AIDS Foundation held in association with BVLGARI, the iconic Italian jewellery, and long-standing supporters of the charity Bob and Tamar Manoukian. More →

Elton John To Deliver Landmark Lecture On HIV In Remembrance Of Princess Diana May 31, 2018

The Diana, Princess of Wales Lecture on HIV will be delivered by Elton John in front of an invited audience of politicians, health workers, journalists, civil society leaders, celebrities, and people living with HIV, on June 8th, 2018 in London. More →

Hot Pink Party Raises $5.5 Million For Breast Cancer Research May 22, 2018

Last week the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Annual Hot Pink Party Raised over $5.5 Million for Research. More →

Sting And Shaggy To Perform At amfAR Gala Cannes Event May 11, 2018

Sting and Shaggy will perform at this year’s amfAR Gala Cannes event. More →

Philip Anschutz Donates $1 Million To The Elton John AIDS Foundation To Help End HIV/AIDS In Sub-Saharan Africa Apr 16, 2018

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has announced that Philip Anschutz, Chairman of AEG, has donated $1 million dollars to support EJAF’s LGBT Fund. More →

Serena and Venus Williams Join Advisory Board of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Apr 12, 2018

Tennis icons and equal rights champions, Serena and Venus Williams have joined the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) advisory board, it was announced today. More →