SELENA GOMEZ ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL RADZKI IMPACT FUND TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Selena Gomez will host the second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance & Reflection on October 24 IN Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, September 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Selena Gomez announced today that the second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit, an annual fundraiser for the Rare Impact Fund, will take place on October 24 IN Los Angeles. The star-studded lineup will feature live entertainment and special performances to be announced later.

Now in its second year, Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance & Reflection aims to raise funds to support the Rare Impact Fund’s mission to mobilize 100 million dollars for organizations increasing access to mental health and education services for youth around the world. The benefit will take place at Nya Studios West in Hollywood, California and will feature food, beverages, world-class entertainment and a live auction.

“I am very excited to host the second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit fundraiser Los Angeles and continue to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event,” he added Selena GomezFounder and creator of the Rare Beauty foundation and the Rare Impact Fund. “Advocating for mental health and supporting the mission of the Rare Impact Fund has become my life’s work, and I couldn’t do it without the support of those around me. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing friends and sponsors who passionately support our work.”

Selena Gomez launched the Rare Impact Fund in 2020, the purpose of which is to raise money 100 million dollars to improve the mental health of young people around the world. As part of this commitment, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez donates one percent of sales directly to the Rare Impact Fund, which raises additional funds from foundations, corporate partners and individuals. The annual Rare Impact Fund plays a key role in raising new funds. The Rare Impact Fund currently supports 26 youth mental health organizations on five continents, including organizations located in United States, Canada, United Kingdomwider Europe, India, BrazilAND Australia.

According to the World Economic Forum, mental problems affect one in four people, or about 20% of children and adolescents in the world. This has increased during the pandemic, compounded by the fact that it is the most disrupted part of healthcare systems around the world. However, funding for mental health care remains extremely low – approximately 2% of global healthcare funding and currently just 0.5% of healthcare philanthropy. The mental health crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing young people today and remains severely underfunded.

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Elyse CohenVice President of Social Impact and Inclusion at Rare Beauty and President of the Rare Impact Fund said: “Funds raised through last year’s inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit provided vital funding for the young mental health organizations we support around the world. These organizations provide life-saving tools and resources to over a million young people each year, all made possible by our partners, donors and community. This event has become a cornerstone of the Rare Impact Fund’s fundraising efforts and helps us achieve our mission to reduce mental health stigma and increase access to mental health services and education.”

This non-traditional cocktail-style fundraiser invites a global community of mental health partners and guests, from entertainment and business executives to celebrity friends and philanthropists, for an unforgettable evening of excitement, entertainment and inspiration.

Benefit attendees and the general public can support the mission of the Rare Impact Fund by donating online at rareimpactfund.org or by visiting the online auction, now live, to bid on items and exclusive experiences such as seats to New York Fashion Week and a luxury getaway at the Montage Big Sky. Additional auction items will be added in the coming weeks, and a live auction will take place during the benefit. During last year’s inaugural event, over $2 million from over 20 sponsors and one-of-a-kind auction items from Taylor SwiftAirbnb, SoFi Stadium and more.

This year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Major sponsors include Rare Beauty, SEPHORA, Wondermind, Abercrombie & Fitch and Pacsun. A full list of event sponsors who contributed to the evening can be found on the event page here.

Ticket packages and sponsorships for the Rare Impact Fund Benefit are available for purchase. For information on tickets or sponsorship packages, please contact us [email protected].

To bid on auction items online, visit: https://rareimpact.givesmart.com.

ABOUT THE RARE IMPACT FUND
The Rare Impact Fund was launched by Selena Gomez as part of her focus on addressing mental health. One percent of all Rare Beauty from Selena Gomez sales are donated to the Rare Impact Fund. The Rare Impact Fund raises additional funds from philanthropic foundations, individuals, corporate partners and the Rare Beauty community. The Rare Impact Fund supports organizations that expand young people’s access to mental health services. The Rare Impact Fund is a financially sponsored project of the Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity. More information about the Rare Impact Fund can be found on the website www.rareimpactfund.org.

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