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Sharon Stone and La Toya Jackson support Liz Taylor's aids benefit
Last updated at 09:26am on 25.09.09Sharon Stone and La Toya Jackson saw Elizabeth Taylor make a rare public appearance in support of Aids charities.
Inspired: La Toya Jackson and Sharon Stone
The 77-year-old actress, who was brought on stage in a wheelchair, spoke at the Macy's Passport fashion show in Santa Monica in California. Dame Elizabeth helped establish the event, which raises money for Aids research and awareness, 27 years ago.
Speaker: Elizabeth Taylor
Jackson, far left, and Stone, left, joined representatives from Levi's, Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein, which supported the event. It has raised more than $28 million so far. Dame Elizabeth told people not to be complacent because the virus is “still very much in our consciousness”.
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I agree completely with what Melissa Daniels wrote above: "This woman (Dame Elizabeth Taylor) is the epitome of courage, loyalty and strengh."
- Marcos Valenca, Recife - Brazil
Kudos to Dame Liz for her indefatigable fight against aids despite her own declining health.
This woman is the epitome of courage, loyalty and strength.
- Melissa Daniels, St. Louis, MO
It is so wonderful to see Latoya picking up where her brother left off in charity work. I hope people will give her a chance and support her. She is an inspiration.
- Ricky, NYC
