Elton John AIDS Foundation

Allison Russell, Billy Porter, Ben Platt, David Archuleta, Meghan Trainor, Melissa Etheridge, Orville Peck, RAYE, Victoria Monét and More Join P&G and iHeartMedia’s Fifth Annual Can’t Cancel Pride 2024 on June 12

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星期三, 五月 15, 2024

ET / 5 p.m. PT and will be available to stream throughout Pride Month.

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  • ET / 5 p.m. PT and will be available to stream throughout Pride Month.
  • This year, Billy Porter will be honored with the Elton John Impact Award for his unwavering activism fighting for equity and liberation for marginalized people around the globe.
  • In its first four years, Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over 14 million dollars for six diverse LGBTQ+ charitable organizations.
  • Executive Producers for Can’t Cancel Pride are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters and Gayle Troberman of iHeartMedia; Can’t Cancel Pride Co-Founder Brent Miller of P&G; Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K.

9-Time GRAMMY® Winner Sheryl Crow and Sens. John Cornyn and Amy Klobuchar to Be Honored at the GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

Sponsored by City National Bank and benefitting the GRAMMY Museum®, this year's awards will honor nine-time GRAMMY® winner Sheryl Crow and Sens.

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  • Sponsored by City National Bank and benefitting the GRAMMY Museum®, this year's awards will honor nine-time GRAMMY® winner Sheryl Crow and Sens.
  • John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for their contributions to support music creators.
  • From left to right: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Sheryl Crow; Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
  • Crow is a nine-time GRAMMY winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.

Coalition of Leading U.S. Companies Reveals Joint Progress to Combat HIV Epidemic on Eve of World AIDS Day

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023

Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Congress debates potential deep cuts to federal funding for critical HIV programs on the eve of World AIDS Day, a growing number of leading private sector companies are stepping up to accelerate progress to end America’s ongoing HIV epidemic.

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  • Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Congress debates potential deep cuts to federal funding for critical HIV programs on the eve of World AIDS Day, a growing number of leading private sector companies are stepping up to accelerate progress to end America’s ongoing HIV epidemic.
  • Forty businesses, anchored by several major employers and brands, have joined forces as part of U.S. Business Action to End HIV , a coalition of companies committed to ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S.
  • We are honored to do our part,” said Kevin Host, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at Walmart.
  • Over 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, with nearly 35,000 new infections each year.

Elton John welcomes expansion of opt-out testing for HIV to 46 Accident & Emergency sites across England and calls on all political leaders to do more to end AIDS in a speech at Speaker's House

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星期三, 十一月 29, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elton John was honoured at a reception hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV/AIDS at the Speaker's House today in recognition of his enduring commitment to ending the AIDS epidemic, both personally and through the work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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  • In the UK, new HIV diagnoses are down 46% since their peak in 2015.
  • "In the 1990's, I visited far too many homes where people were dying of AIDS.
  • That's why the Labour Party will commission an update to the HIV Action Plan as soon as we come to government."
  • Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and United Nations Under-Secretary-General, said: "Over 40 million lives have been lost to AIDS.

Gilead Named Number One Overall Philanthropic Funder of HIV-Related Programs for Second Year in a Row by Funders Concerned About AIDS

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星期二, 十月 24, 2023

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today was recognized as the number one philanthropic funder of HIV-related programs for the second year in a row, in a new report released by Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA).

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  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today was recognized as the number one philanthropic funder of HIV-related programs for the second year in a row, in a new report released by Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA).
  • “We know that progress against HIV depends on more than scientific innovation, which is why we support the community organizations doing remarkable work to eliminate barriers to care.
  • “This support is more essential than ever given the incredibly challenging environment in which we find ourselves.
  • Initiative – a 3-year, $10 million commitment to increase HIV prevention, anti-stigma and health equity efforts for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls in the United States.

Gilead Demonstrates the Impact of Global Collaboration in Advancing HIV Research and Health Equity at EACS 2023

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星期一, 十月 16, 2023

As a leader in HIV innovation, Gilead will provide an update on its signature initiatives, key collaborations and share new scientific data from its HIV research and development programs.

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  • As a leader in HIV innovation, Gilead will provide an update on its signature initiatives, key collaborations and share new scientific data from its HIV research and development programs.
  • Additional lenacapavir data presented at EACS 2023 will provide insight into the therapy’s resistance profile.
  • The mental health outcomes reported by participants in BICSTaR over a two-year period will also be presented at EACS 2023.
  • Mental health impairments can further increase the risk of negative health outcomes at every stage of the HIV care continuum.

THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO SAN ANTONIO AIDS FOUNDATION AND CORAZÓN SAN ANTONIO TO END NEW HIV INFECTIONS IN BEXAR COUNTY

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio AIDS Foundation (SAAF) and Corazón San Antonio are excited to announce their newest community impact collaboration "SAAF Spaces with Corazón," in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This two-year, $500,000 grant will help SAAF and Corazón San Antonio expand their services in HIV outreach, testing, prevention, and syringe exchange while providing resources to sex workers and people experiencing homelessness.

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  • $500,000 Award from the Elton John AIDS Foundation Will Help Expand HIV and STI outreach, testing, prevention and linkage to care throughout San Antonio
    SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio AIDS Foundation (SAAF) and Corazón San Antonio are excited to announce their newest community impact collaboration "SAAF Spaces with Corazón," in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation .
  • "In partnering with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the San Antonio AIDS Foundation and Corazón San Antonio will be able to connect with otherwise marginalized communities to provide not just HIV prevention and access to care but to offer support services for people who use drugs," said Cherise Rohr-Allegrini, PhD, MPH, CEO of the San Antonio AIDS Foundation.
  • "The Elton John AIDS Foundation, San Antonio AIDS Foundation and Corazón San Antonio have a shared goal of revolutionalizing the model of HIV care by meeting communities where they are, outside of traditional healthcare settings," said Noelle Esquire, US Portfolio Lead at the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
  • For more information about the Elton John AIDS Foundation grant and services provided by the San Antonio AIDS Foundation and Corazón, visit SanAntonioAIDS.org , CorazonSA.org , or ejaf.org .

Gilead Showcases Latest HIV Pipeline Progress and the Impact of Global Collaboration on Health Equity Efforts at IAS 2023

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星期三, 七月 19, 2023

As the leader in HIV innovation, Gilead will provide updates on its signature initiatives and key collaborations while sharing new scientific data from its research and development programs.

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  • As the leader in HIV innovation, Gilead will provide updates on its signature initiatives and key collaborations while sharing new scientific data from its research and development programs.
  • Gilead is committed to continuous scientific discovery to meet the evolving needs of people affected by HIV.
  • At IAS 2023, Gilead will share new findings on HIV treatment and prevention strategies, as well as the latest updates from the company’s continued pursuit of an HIV cure.
  • Gilead scientists will also contribute to three IAS-hosted satellite sessions to further advance scientific dialogue on key issues including:

Plants to the Rescue

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星期一, 七月 10, 2023

LONDON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year an ambulance makes an appearance at the Oxford Business Park for National Plants at Work Week 2023. "The ambulance felt like the perfect tool to confirm the importance of plants to our health and wellbeing," confirmed plants@work Ambassador Ian Drummond.

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  • "The ambulance felt like the perfect tool to confirm the importance of plants to our health and wellbeing," confirmed plants@work Ambassador Ian Drummond.
  • Watching from afar one person noted something wasn't quite right – plants kept appearing/peeping out of the back of the ambulance and by the doors.
  • Searching for the bed and the patient in the ambulance was difficult as the back was full of plants!
  • Award-winning botanical designer and author of At Home With Plants, Ian Drummond is a regulr contributor to many popular publications.

Donatella Versace Announces $300,000 Fundraising Match for Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund

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星期二, 六月 6, 2023

NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month. As a longtime supporter of the Foundation, and Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund, Donatella is honored to be part of this transformative $125 million campaign, to reinforce their commitment to ending AIDS and their dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

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  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Versace Chief Creative Officer, Donatella Versace is pleased to announce a $300,000 matching gift for donations to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund during June Pride month.
  • "When the AIDS epidemic began 32 years ago, it was a very dark moment in history," said Donatella Versace.
  • As Pride celebrations begin globally, I am committed to supporting the amazing work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation to end AIDS by 2030 and to kick start our efforts with our $300,000 match."
  • "Elton and I are honored to have our dear friend and LGBTQ+ ally, Donatella Versace joining this monumental moment for the Foundation as a Co-Chair of The Rocket Fund," said David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.