Elton John Launches Campaign Against LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Challenges Fans to Take On ‘Your Song’

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Elton John is challenging fans to personalize 'Your Song' for a chance to meet him this Pride Month, sponsored by the star's AIDS foundation. Details.

Elton John preforms onstage during the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 10, 2024 in West Hollywood, Calif.Month for the books. Ahead of next month’s festivities, the rock star announced Wednesday that he and his Elton John AIDS Foundation are challenging fans to take on his hit “Your Song” as part of a newcampaign, giving one entrant the chance to meet him and David Furnish, who is his husband and the foundation’s chairman, in June.

“Living boldly and fearlessly is what I strive for every day, but I know firsthand the importance of having a support system that empowers you to do so — a privilege I’m immensely grateful for,” John said in a statement. “This Pride Month, I extend a heartfelt invitation to stand with me and the Foundation to honor the champion in your life.”

The giveaway ends June 18 at 8 p.m. ET. Afterward, one contestant will be chosen to win a trip to meet John and Furnish later that month. “Add your unique touch to one of my songs and spread waves of love and support throughout the LGBTQ+ community,” the five-time Grammy winner added. “As a special thank you, one participant and their guest will have the chance to join me and David in New York City during Pride Month — an opportunity to celebrate love, acceptance, and all that makes us who we are!” introduced across the U.S. in the past year, the “Speak Up Sing Out” challenge will support the foundation’s Rocket Fund.

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