Melinda Gates makes $10 million donation at Olivia Rodrigo benefit show
Melinda French Gates donated $10 million to a benefit concert hosted by singer Olivia Rodrigo, doubling the total funds raised to $20 million. The event supported various nonprofit organizations focused on women's health and rights.
Why it matters
The collaboration demonstrates the increasing influence of celebrity-led activism in mobilizing younger generations for philanthropic causes.
Melinda French Gates made a surprise appearance at Olivia Rodrigo's benefit concert. According to a Fortune report, Gates announced a $10 million donation, helping the event raise a total of $20 million for organisations working on women's health, rights and well-being. Melinda Gates, who pledged the money through her organisation Pivotal Ventures, praised the Grammy-winning singer for using her platform to bring young people closer to important social causes. “Showing a new generation how much their voices matter,” Gates said while recognising Rodrigo's efforts at the event.The benefit show, called Daisy Chain Fields, was held in Irvine, California, and brought together music, activism and fundraising. The event featured a women-led lineup including Chappell Roan, Doechii and Bikini Kill.Olivia Rodrigo's benefit show raises $20 millionOlivia Rodrigo had earlier announced that the event had raised enough money to make a $10 million donation to 10 nonprofit organisations.
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