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Gates Donates $10M to Rodrigo's Health Benefit
8 Sep
Summary
- Melinda French Gates pledged $10 million through Pivotal Ventures.
- The benefit concert successfully raised a total of $20 million.
- Proceeds support organizations focused on women's health and rights.
Melinda French Gates recently made a surprise appearance at Olivia Rodrigo's benefit concert, announcing a $10 million donation from her organization, Pivotal Ventures. This contribution significantly boosted the event's total fundraising to $20 million, all designated for organizations that champion women's health, rights, and overall well-being.
Rodrigo's "Daisy Chain Fields" concert in Irvine, California, featured a women-led lineup and aimed to connect a younger generation with critical social issues. The funds raised will support nonprofits like Planned Parenthood and the National Women's Law Center, doubling the initial $10 million goal Rodrigo had set.
The event drew inspiration from the 1990s Lilith Fair, a similar all-women music festival. Attendees also had the opportunity to engage with various nonprofit groups at a "philanthropy village," learning more about the causes they support.
