The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised $3.9 million at its 2018 annual New York Fall Gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the globe. American Airlines, BVLGARI, Robert K. Kraft, the Leonard and Judy Lauder Fund, and Patricia Hearst served as Presenting Sponsors of the benefit. The star-studded evening was held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.