ELTON JOHN WOWS AT AIDS BENEFIT

Last updated: Sunday, June 17, 2007

ELTON JOHN WOWS AT AIDS BENEFIT

SIR ELTON JOHN wowed politicians and fans alike when he took to the main square of Ukraine's capital, Kiev, to promote HIV-AIDS awareness yesterday (16Jun07).

ELTON JOHN

The crusading pop star entertained President Viktor Yushchenko and other government leaders, as well as 200,000 other audience members, in a bid to reduce ignorance surrounding the disease.

The free, open-air gig, which was broadcast live on Ukrainian TV, was the biggest ever seen in the European country, which has one of the highest HIV infection rates on the continent.

Elton John, whose AIDS foundation already funds 23 HIV-AIDS projects in Ukraine, vowed to do his utmost to continue the fight against AIDS in the country.

Medical experts fear the disease could infect one in 50 people in Ukraine within the next decade.

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Source: WENN

| Sunday, June 17, 2007

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