Elton John AIDS Foundation
Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is one of the world's leading nonprofit organizations that was established by Sir Elton John in 1992 in the US *EJAF(US) and 1993 in the UK *EJAF (UK) supporting innovative HIV/AIDS prevention, education programs, direct care and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS.
EJAF has raised over $200 million to support HIV/AIDS programs in fify-five countries. [1]
EJAF supports its work through proceeds from special events, cause-related marketing projects, and voluntary contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. It hosts the annuals Academy Award Party.
The organization was inspired by Elton John's young friend, Ryan White, a young AIDS sufferer infected by a blood transfusion, who died in the early nineties. White's personable and compassionate persona helped to achieve the tolerance and acceptance towards sufferers of the disease.[citation needed] Elton John's charity continues this effort.
[edit] External links
- Elton John AIDS Foundation (US)
- Elton John AIDS Foundation (UK)
- Robert Key - Daily Telegraph obituary
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