Patriots owner Robert Kraft's anti-hate gala raises over $32m in one night

More than 800 guests gathered at New York’s Waldorf Astoria on October 21, 2026, for an evening that combined celebrity appearances, philanthropy and a campaign against antisemitism and discrimination. The inaugural benefit gala of the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, raised more than $32 million, according to the organisation’s official announcement published on October 23. The fundraising total marked the largest amount the organisation had raised in a single night. Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, musician Jon Bon Jovi and prominent business and community leaders attended the event, which also honoured Bank of America chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan for his support of the organisation’s mission.How Robert Kraft’s anti-hate initiative beganKraft founded the organisation in 2019 as the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.