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Schwarzenegger Charity Night Raises Record $9.75M for Students
Arnold Schwarzenegger's charity event raised $9.75 million for after-school programs serving 150,000 US students.
In brief
Arnold Schwarzenegger's charity event raised $9.75 million for after-school programs serving 150,000 US students. Arnold Schwarzenegger's October charity night raised a record $9.75 million for After-School All-Stars, which provides free programmes for nearly 150,00.000 students across the United States. Originally…
Record Fundraising Milestone
Arnold Schwarzenegger's October charity night raised a record $9.75 million for After-School All-Stars.
Programme Reach
After-School All-Stars provides free programmes for nearly 150,000 students across the United States.
Event Details
The 13th Annual Arnold Schwarzenegger-Westime Charity Night was held at Schwarzenegger's home in Los Angeles.
Co-Hosts
Schwarzenegger and John Simonian, founder of luxury watch retailer Westime, co-hosted the event.
Event Activities
The event featured performances by Mariachi Divas, line dancing, and traditional Western-themed activities.
Auction Highlights
Contributors included Richard Mille, MANSORY, boxer Ryan Garcia, and artists Nick Moss and Lotte Zhang.
Programme Impact
After-School All-Stars focuses on academic support and enrichment for students beyond the classroom.
Student Benefits
The programmes help students discover interests, build confidence, and work toward educational goals.
Organisation Background
Co-founded by Schwarzenegger over three decades ago, After-School All-Stars operates at 750+ schools nationwide.
Key Relationships
Schwarzenegger's long-standing commitment supports the organisation's expansion and student programmes.
Event Significance
The fundraiser highlights private contributions and community support for non-profit education initiatives.
Funding Impact
The $9.75 million investment supports nearly 150,000 students annually through free after-school programmes.
Programme Philosophy
Supportive relationships between students and staff are central to the organisation's mission.
Event Outcome
The charity night achieved a record fundraising total for After-School All-Stars' programmes.
Long-Term Impact
The funds ensure continued access to after-school education and enrichment opportunities for students.
The big picture
Arnold Schwarzenegger's October charity night raised a record $9.75 million for After-School All-Stars, which provides free programmes for nearly 150,00.000 students across the United States.
