Elton John (73, "I'm still standing") wants to help in the corona crisis: The music icon is making a million dollars available with his Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF). In a video, which he has published on Twitter, explains the singer that he wants to support the AIDS aid with the Covid-19 aid fund. "For almost 30 years, my foundation has focused on the people most affected by the HI virus to end the AIDS epidemic, and we are committed to doing so during the Covid 19 crisis," says the musician.
Distributing medication, running tests, and providing preventive treatments was not as easy as it was a few weeks ago. With the money he wants to support the helpers at the front line, so that they can react to the pandemic and its effects on HIV prevention and treatment for the most disadvantaged people. "We are with you, we think of you and will not forget you," said Elton John.
Successful living room concert
At the end of March, Elton John had already made a contribution to the fight against the corona virus: According to "Variety", he was able to support the "Living Room Concert for America" event, which lasted several hours and was broadcast on US television, radio and the Internet numerous other stars collect a total of around eight million US dollars, equivalent to around 7.3 million euros, for the fight against the corona virus and its consequences.