Selena Gomez’s charity benefit raises $2.7m for mental health
Selena Gomez hosted her fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, raising $2.7 million to support youth mental health initiatives. The event featured a live auction where her husband, Benny Blanco, participated in bidding to support the cause.
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High-profile celebrity charity events play a significant role in funding non-profit mental health services and raising public awareness for youth wellness.
Selena Gomez hosted her fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 14 October. The evening combined fundraising for youth mental health non-profits with a few lighter moments, including a visible show of support from her husband, Benny Blanco.Blanco bid $25,000 at the event’s live auction to win a session titled “Session with Selena Gomez’s Official ‘Glam Team’”, which includes hairstylist Renato Campora, make-up artist Jenna Nicole and nail artist Tom Bachik.Benny Blanco continues to be Selena Gomez’s No. 1 supporterMusic producer Benny Blanco, 38, has always been Selena Gomez’s biggest cheerleader. So, at the benefit, he made sure he showed his support. The live auction produced the night’s most talked-about bid. Blanco raised his paddle several times before winning a package listed as a session with Gomez’s official glam team.
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