LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sir
Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS
Foundation (EJAF)'s 25th annual Academy Awards Viewing
Party on Sunday, February 26, 2017,
at West Hollywood Park in Los
Angeles. The gala event is supported by Presenting Sponsors
BVLGARI, Neuro Drinks and Diana
Jenkins.
For a fifth consecutive year, award-winning Chef Gordon Ramsay will prepare the sumptuous dinner
for Party guests to enjoy while watching a live telecast of the
89th Academy Awards. Alexander Gilkes of Paddle8
will return to conduct the evening's highly anticipated live
auction, and DJ Johnny Dynell also returns to spin tunes for guests
to dance the night away.
The Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party is the most highly
visible and successful fundraising event in Hollywood on Oscar night. Over the past
quarter century, this annual event has raised more than
$56 million, thanks to the generosity
of EJAF's supporters. These funds help the Foundation to make a
real difference in the lives of people at risk for or living with
HIV/AIDS, including urgently needed medical care in the
Caribbean, innovative treatment
and prevention programs in the Southern
United States, and national initiatives addressing the
HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United
States, Canada, and
Latin America.
Audi, BBVA Compass, M∙A∙C Viva Glam, TheBLUEFISH, and StyleHaul
have partnered with EJAF as the evening's generous Co-Sponsors, and
Fin Gray and Michael Melnick are
Associate Sponsors. Wines will be provided by Domaine Bertaud Belieu, and spirits will be
presented by Chopin Vodka and Clase Azul Tequila. The Foundation is
especially grateful to the City of West
Hollywood for continued collaboration with EJAF on shared
goals. American Airlines is EJAF's official airline.
This year's event co-chairs are Mahershala Ali, Tim and Jane Allen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Beck, Carrie Brownstein, Naomi
Campbell, Jim Carrey, Ciara,
Chris Colfer, John Demsey, Jennifer Kelly Dominiquini,
Michael Douglas, Ava DuVernay, Stéphane Gerschel, Fin Gray and
Michael Melnick, Miranda Harper, Luke
Hemsworth, Tommy Hilfiger,
Gaby Hoffmann, Stephanie Horbaczewski, Diana Jenkins, Caitlyn
Jenner, Quincy Jones,
Heidi Klum, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter,
Diana Krall and Elvis Costello, Ryan Kwanten, Padma Lakshmi,
Amy Landecker, Fred Latsko, Shelley
Lazar, Sandra Lee,
Jared Leto, Judith Light, Eugenio
Lopez, Rob and Sheryl Lowe,
Eric and Janet McCormack,
Joe McMillan, Lea Michele, Matthew
Morrison, Daniel Paltridge,
Katy Perry, Tyler Perry, Andrew
Rannells, Issa Rae,
Tracee Ellis Ross, Zoë Saldana,
Jane Seymour, Steve Sims, Kevin
Spacey, Britney Spears,
Sharon Stone, Steven Tyler, and Denzel
and Pauletta Washington.
ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION – At EJAF, we believe AIDS can
be beaten. We act on that belief by raising funds for
evidence-based programs and policies, and also by speaking out with
honesty and compassion about the realities of people's lives. Sir
Elton John created EJAF almost 25
years ago, first in the United
States in 1992 and then in the United Kingdom in 1993. Through hard work and
with the help of our network of kind and generous friends and
supporters, the two foundations together have raised more than
$350 million over the past quarter
century to combat stigma, prevent infections, provide treatment and
services, and motivate governments to end AIDS. The U.S.
foundation focuses its efforts on programs in the United States, the Americas, and the
Caribbean, while the U.K.
foundation funds HIV-related work in Europe, Asia,
and Africa. Join us in speaking
out, taking action, and contributing to our efforts to achieve a
world without AIDS. For more information, please visit
www.ejaf.org.
BVLGARI – 2014 marked the 130th year of
Bulgari, a name emblematic of Italian excellence. Emboldened by
2,700 years of Roman history, Bulgari honors its rich past with
modern designs. Known for stylistic audacity and a penchant for
color, Bulgari pieces are immediately recognizable. Designing with
the sensuality of volume, a love of linearity and a reverence for
the art and architecture of Bulgari's Greek and Roman roots, these
iconic features are found in each of Bulgari's creations.
Harmonized with Rome's ancient
history, Bulgari incorporates the city's symbolism while innovating
its design for the future. Classic yet contemporary, Bulgari
upholds its 130-year legacy with a timeless sense of exquisite
beauty.
Originating in Rome, Bulgari
was founded as a jewelry shop in 1884 by Greek silversmith
Sotirio Bulgari. With passionate
skill and vision, he set the stage for Bulgari to become a
permanent emblem of Italian excellence. For the 130 years
thereafter, Bulgari's ceaseless creativity, formidable history of
innovation and a bold pioneering spirit led the jewelry House to
become a legend. Bulgari is a name that has become synonymous
with artisanal craftsmanship, avant-garde materials and unrivalled
design. The Eternal City's architectural beauty has long inspired
the Italian jeweler: Bulgari reinterprets the majestic symbols of
Rome with extraordinary editions
of jewelry, watches, accessories and perfumes. For more
information, please visit http://www.bulgari.com/en-us/.
NEURO DRINKS – a line of healthy beverages
for the body and the mind. Bottled proudly in
the United States with the purest
of ingredients, Neuro Drinks are Vegan, Gluten Free, and have no
artificial colors or flavors. Each Neuro Bottle is BPA Free and
100% recyclable, while every Neuro Drink contains a low calorie
count of 35 calories per bottle. Neuro SLEEP helps
with the one thing we all love and don't get enough of: calm,
restful sleep. A full serving of melatonin and magnesium in Neuro
SLEEP work together to bring you a delicious, dormant, and dreamful
night. Neuro TRIM is a trifecta of pre- and probiotic fibers,
providing an excellent source of total fiber in addition to
promoting digestive health and supporting weight loss
efforts. Neuro BLISS is clinically studied to
reduce stress and cortisol levels. It is built from a blend of high
quality ingredients provided at peak levels to destress and calm
your mind. Neuro SONIC is a refreshing alternative
to the standard energy drink, utilizing green tea-based ingredients
and superfruit extracts of pomegranate, acai, and blueberry to
deliver clinically proven benefits such as sustained energy, better
attention and reduced fatigue. Neuro DAILY is your own
private body guard that offers you daily health with 1000IU of
Vitamin D, pure Organic Aloe Vera from volcanic rich soil, as well
as rich antioxidants. To learn more
visit www.drinkneuro.com.
AMERICAN AIRLINES – American Airlines Group is the
holding company for American Airlines. Together with regional
partners operating as American Eagle, American offers an average of
nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more
than 50 countries. American is a founding member of
the oneworld alliance, whose members and members-elect
serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150
countries. This year, American Airlines Group Inc. topped Fortune
Magazine's list of best business turnarounds, and its stock joined
the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on
Twitter @AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
American Airlines is the official airline of the Elton John AIDS
Foundation.
www.ejaf.org
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