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Lily Collins,Ewan McGregor, andRobert Pattinsonare teaming up once again to hostGO Campaign’s 15th Annual Gala.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal thatthe trio is returningto lead the free, virtual event this year, which will take place Oct. 23 and will benefit COVID-19 relief efforts, promote racial justice in the U.S., and raise money to educate children in Africa and Latin America along with girls in Afghanistan.
This year’s event will feature musical performances, plus appearances fromIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiastarsKaitlin OlsonandGlenn Howerton. GO Campaign promises more surprise celebrity guests, too.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, GO Campaign — which is dedicated to improving the lives of children across the globe — has given $855,000 in Covid Emergency Relief to grassroots organizations. This year, the organization has specifically helped India, supplying PPE, oximeters, and food to families, and providing health checks, homeschooling, and increased access to vaccines.
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“GO Campaign has a proven track record of making real, meaningful change in communities around the world,” Pattinson, 36, said in a statement. “The funds raised at the GO Gala bring opportunities and resources to some of the most vulnerable children that may otherwise be left behind. Every dollar donated to GO Campaign is a dollar invested wisely in the future generation.”
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McGregor, 50, added, “As a part of the GO Campaign family, I’ve watched the organization grow and expand since the very beginning. I’ve seen firsthand the lives that have been radically changed because of GO…it’s truly amazing. For the second year in a row, an endless amount of supporters can gather with us - safely and online - in an effort to make real change.”
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Last year, GO Campaign stepped up its mission locally, tapping a group of young activists called Changemakers to help promote their organization. The group includesMinka Kelly, Brandon Flynn, Geraldine Viswanathan, Max Carver, Alex MacNicoll, Torrance Coombs, and Abigail Cowen.
This year’s event will feature an online auction to raise funds for the GO Campaign through prizes like tickets to Paris courtesy of Air France. Celebrity guests will also donate auction items.
source: people.com
