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Stars Unite for 9/11 Charity Day Millions Raised
12 Sep
Summary
- Celebrities gathered for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to support a charity fund.
- The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund helps families of employees lost in the 9/11 tragedy.
- Over USD 234 million has been raised for charities worldwide since the fund began.
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy, celebrities gathered to support the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund. This annual Charity Day event, held on September 11th at BGC Group in New York City, saw notable figures like Nicole Kidman and Nicki Minaj participating. The fund was established shortly after the 9/11 attacks to assist the families of the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees who perished.
Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group pledge 100% of their revenues from Charity Day to various global charities through the Relief Fund. Celebrity ambassadors, including actors, musicians, and media personalities, join trading floors to represent causes important to their communities. Similar events took place in London, featuring British stars such as Dame Helen Mirren and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
Since its founding, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund has raised approximately USD 234 million, benefiting around 1,000 charities worldwide. This ongoing initiative continues to pay forward the kindness received in the aftermath of 9/11 by supporting direct service charities globally.
