Sir Elton John, who recently worried fans, and his husband David Furnish have revealed some “big news” in a heartfelt announcement. The 78 year old music legend and his 62 year old partner took to Instagram to provide an update on their ongoing charitable efforts.
The couple operates the Elton John AIDS Foundation and revealed they have successfully assisted over two million individuals with “lifesaving care” though the Rocketman icon emphasized: “That’s not enough”
In the caption accompanying a video shared on the foundation’s social media platform, they declared: “Big News: The Rocket Fund goal is expanding to $200M! Since 2020, we’ve reached 2.2 million people with lifesaving care. But global funding cuts and rising stigma are putting lives at risk. Now is the time to make sure no one is left behind. Just imagine how much further we can go — together.” The news comes as another project his helping ‘keep Elton alive’ amid health woes.
The footage featured Elton declaring: “We have achieved a lot, and I’m so proud of that, but that’s not enough. We have far more people to help.”
The organization is now targeting an ambitious $200 million fundraising goal to improve healthcare access while providing individuals with dignity and hope, reports the Express.
Elton declared: “If you have ambition and you have heart and you want people to be saved and have a better life, then you don’t stop.”
The foundation’s website details the Rocket Fund initiative, stating: “Our momentum is accelerating because the need is urgent. Even before funding cuts occurred, 9.2 million people living with HIV were not on treatment, and there were 1.3 million new cases in 2024.
“The Rocket Fund is stepping up to meet these challenges: expanding access to testing, prevention, and treatment, and tackling the stigma that keeps people from care.
“But we can’t do it alone. With your support, we can reach our $200 million goal and bring the world closer to ending AIDS for good.”
Elton added in a statement: “I established the Foundation when the end of AIDS seemed impossible – many would not even say the word. Resources were scarce, but many brave, passionate people made the world take notice.
