KIEV, Ukraine, June 18 (UPI)

Around 200,000 patrons stopped by Elton John’s free HIV/AIDS awareness concert in Kiev, Ukraine, which raised money for AIDS awareness programs in the country. The free June 16 concert was attended by Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yushenko, as well as numerous other politicians, Ukraine’s The Forum reported Monday. The concert was televised live and informative pamphlets on HIV/AIDS were given to those who wanted them. It was announced at the event that every 10 minutes one person in Ukraine becomes infected with HIV. John told the audience that he would do everything in his power to help Ukraine fight the disease. John has helped to finance 23 anti-HIV projects in Ukraine and the VIP concert tickets sold for the event also contributed to the fund.

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