SELENA GOMEZ ANNOUNCES BILLY CRUDUP, KAROL G AND TEDDY SWIMS AS ENTERTAINMENT FOR SECOND ANNUAL RARE IMPACT FUND BENEFIT

The Rare Impact Fund Benefit, which will support youth mental health organizations, takes place on October 24th In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Oct 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today Selena Gomez announced that their second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit will take place on October 24th at Nya Studios West in Los AngelesThe Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor will moderate the event Billy Crudup and featuring special performances from Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum artist KAROL G Teddy swims.

The second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance & Reflection raises funds to support youth mental health. This non-traditional, cocktail-style fundraiser welcomes a global community of mental health partners and guests, ranging from entertainment and business leaders to celebrity friends and philanthropists, for an inspiring evening and the mobilizing mission of Rare Impact to support the fund 100 million dollars for organizations that improve access to mental health services and education for youth worldwide.

The Emmy-winning actor was at last year’s opening event Martin Short Host featuring performances by five-time Grammy, Emmy and Oscar-winning musician HER and Grammy-nominated music producer Marshmello. Support from over 20 sponsors and unique auction items from Taylor SwiftAirbnb, SoFi Stadium and others have more than raised 2 million dollars.

“I am very pleased to be able to build on the success of last year’s opening event,” he said Selena GomezFounder and founder of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund. “A big thank you to Billy CrudupKAROL G and Teddy swims for generously supporting the Rare Impact Fund with their time and talent.”

Since its inception in 2020, the Rare Impact Fund has provided financial support to nonprofit organizations and strategic initiatives that provide mental health services and education to young people around the world. The Rare Impact Fund supports 26 mental health organizations across five continents, including organizations based in the United States, CanadaThe United Kingdomwider Europe, India, BrazilAnd Australia.

“I’m excited to host Selena’s second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit!” said Billy Crudup. “I have been impressed by the work she is doing to address the mental health needs of young people around the world and I am honored to be a part of it.”

KAROL G shared: “It is a great honor for me to be able to accompany Selena on this special evening. Not only is she a friend, but she is also someone who has built an incredible platform with the larger goal of supporting young people with their mental health. I’m a big believer in the work.” She supports the Rare Impact Fund and it means a lot to me to be here to support her.

“I have found so much healing in being open about my feelings,” she shared Teddy swims. “Music has been a powerful tool for me and I hope to use my platform to continue conversations about mental health and inspire others to find strength in their vulnerability. That’s why it’s so important to me to support Selena and her work through the Rare Impact Fund.” I know the work they do advances the conversation and helps young people around the world.

Thank you to the top sponsors supporting this year’s Rare Impact Fund Benefit, including Rare Beauty, SEPHORA, Pinterest, Abercrombie & Fitch, BetterHelp, Pacsun, Wondermind and UCLA Health. A full list of event sponsors making the evening possible can be found on the event page here.

For more information about supporting the Rare Impact Fund, visit rareimpactfund.org.

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ABOUT THE RARE IMPACT FUND
The Rare Impact Fund was launched by Selena Gomez as part of their commitment to mental health. One percent of all Rare Beauty sales are donated to the Rare Impact Fund. Rare Beauty also raises additional funds from philanthropic foundations, individuals, corporate partners and the Rare Beauty community. The Rare Impact Fund supports organizations that expand access to mental health services for young people around the world. The Rare Impact Fund is a sponsored project of the Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity. To learn more about the Rare Impact Fund, visit rareimpactfund.org.

SOURCE Rare Beauty

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