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Schwarzenegger's Charity Event Breaks Records
3 Nov
Summary
- Record $9.75 million raised for After-School All-Stars.
- The event benefits nearly 150,000 students nationwide.
- Schwarzenegger co-founded After-School All-Stars over 30 years ago.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's annual charity event, the Westime Charity Night, achieved a record-breaking $9.75 million in fundraising on October 14, 2026. This significant contribution directly supports After-School All-Stars, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free after-school and summer learning opportunities.
The 13th annual event, held at Schwarzenegger's Los Angeles home, was co-hosted by John Simonian. The funds raised will benefit approximately 150,000 students across the United States, offering them access to education, mentorship, and enrichment activities beyond the regular school day.
After-School All-Stars, co-founded by Schwarzenegger over thirty years ago, operates at over 750 sites nationwide. Its mission focuses on academic support, skill development, and fostering supportive relationships to help young people succeed in school and life.
The fundraising success underscores the importance of private contributions in sustaining vital youth programs. The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative also highlighted the event's enthusiastic support for the cause.
