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Billy Joel Will Perform on The Secretive Robin Hood Foundation’s First Ever Public Virtual Fundraiser

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Billy Joel will perform on the very secretive Robin Hood Foundation’s first ever virtual fundraiser next week. Robin Hood never ever lets in press or any outsiders to their annual fundraisers. Oh, the battles the press have had in the past with them. They’re a group that professes caring for the general public but would like to block them from any transparency. Until now.

Stuck with the corona virus situation, Robin Hood is going to do a virtual online fundraiser next week. I guess they couldn’t figure out a way to restrain outsiders. Of course, we don’t get the lavish meal, or speeches from the CEOs and billionaires who don’t want any press from the event. There will be no Dom Perignon.

Hosted by Tina Fey with special guest appearances from Lin-Manuel Miranda, @ChrisRock, @MariahCarey, @BetteMidler, and more, Rise Up New York! will be broadcast on all New York City TV stations, @iHeartRadio and @entercom broadcast radio stations, @News12, @NY1, @SiriusXM and nationally on @CNBC. â €

 

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New York needs you now more than ever. Tune in May 11 at 7:00 pm for Rise Up New York!: The Robin Hood Relief Benefit, a one-hour citywide virtual telethon to raise awareness and desperately needed funds for New Yorkers whose lives have been devastated by COVID-19. 🗽🌇 â € With the help of special guests, we’re aiming to shine a light on the strength of our city and raise $100 million for frontline organizations serving NYC. Join us and millions of New Yorkers in rising up for our neighbors in need by showcasing a vision of the New York we love. â € Rise Up NY! will be broadcast on local New York stations including @abc7ny, @cbsnewyork, @nbcnewyork, @pix11news, @fox5ny, @news12, and @msgnetworks, as well as @cnbc and @iheartradio stations. â € Lineup and details to come. #NY4NY â € Start by doing your part for New York – visit robinhood.org to give $10 today.

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