Melinda Gates helps Olivia Rodrigo raise $20M for women-driven nonprofits
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Key Points:
- Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival raised $10 million for women-focused nonprofits, with Melinda French Gates pledging to match donations dollar-for-dollar, doubling the total to $20 million.
- The festival featured performances from Rodrigo and artists like Chappell Roan, Garbage, Doechii, and Bikini Kill, with surprise duets including Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan.
- Rodrigo emphasized the importance of empowering women and girls to shape their futures and praised Gates for her dedication to supporting women’s causes.
- Ten nonprofits, including Planned Parenthood, the National Women’s Law Center, and the Center for Reproductive Rights, will equally share the funds raised at the festival.
- Melinda French Gates highlighted the collective power of women and girls coming together to lead change, expressing gratitude to Rodrigo and festival attendees for their impact.
