Johnny Chisholm, founder and producer of Orlando's legendary "One Mighty Weekend" events at Walt Disney World, today announced that the Elton John AIDS Foundation will be the beneficiary of the June 1-4 "One Mighty Weekend" celebration.

Since its inception 12 years ago, One Mighty Weekend has become the signature event for Orlando's annual gay and lesbian celebration, attracting visitors from 30 countries around the globe.

"One Mighty Weekend is bigger than one city or one country," Chisholm said. "That's why we selected a respected, nonprofit organization founded and chaired by Sir Elton John. In our twelfth year of this event, we are so proud to be able to support an organization that is effectively addressing one of the world's most serious public health problems."

One Mighty Weekend includes three days of events on Disney properties and other nearby locations that attract more than 135,000 people from all over the world. Performances by A-list entertainers, theme parties and park activities are the highlights of a weekend that organizers estimate will generate $150 million in revenue for the Orlando area.

"The Elton John AIDS Foundation is proud to be the beneficiary of this year's One Mighty Weekend celebration in Orlando," said EJAF Executive Director Scott Campbell. "The funds received from this event will help further the critical work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation in fighting AIDS across the U.S. and throughout the world."

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