Elton John will hold a benefit concert in Indianapolis to celebrate the life of AIDS victim Ryan White, who died of the disease 20 years ago.

Jeanne White-Ginder told The Associated Press on March 24, 2010 that Elton would perform at the late April event honoring her son. The Indianapolis Children's Museum made an announcement on March 25, 2010 saying that Elton will perform during the April 28, 2010 benefit at Butler University.

Ryan White is featured prominently in the museum's "Power of Children: Making a Difference" exhibit, which also includes Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges.

White contracted AIDS from a tainted transfusion of a blood-clotting agent. He was diagnosed at age 13 and waged a public battle to be allowed to attend school. He died April 8, 1990. Elton befriended the teenager and performed at his funeral.

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