To raise funds for the prevention of and education about HIV/AIDS, Microsoft Corp. today announced the MSN® Money AIDS Market Challenge, featuring pop-music icon Sir Elton John. Consumers can log on to CNBC on MSN Money and learn how to improve their stock-picking skills while participating in the site's second major virtual portfolio contest supporting a worthy cause. For each person who enters the competition, Microsoft will make a 50-cent donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Established by Chairman Sir Elton John in 1992, the foundation is an international nonprofit organization funding HIV/AIDS prevention education programs and direct patient services worldwide. "I am thrilled to accept the 'market challenge' by MSN, and encourage everyone to get involved and test their skills at selecting stocks," Sir Elton John said. "The Elton John AIDS Foundation gratefully acknowledges Microsoft's support in the fight against AIDS."
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