On Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5:30 – 8:30PM Bethesda Row will host “Shop for The Cause” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month to benefit Selena Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund. Shoppers are invited by a VIP Host Committee – including Sara Azani, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Jess Bruchs, Kim Cruz, Annie Wu Henry, Alencia Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Libby Rasmussen, Dani Sauter and Rina Shah – to visit participating stores providing a % of proceeds to the organization. Participating stores include Anine Bing, J.McLaughlin, Jenni Kayne, Kendra Scott, Sassanova, Veronica Beard and Wylie Grey.
Founded by Selena Gomez, the Rare Impact Fund envisions a world in which all young people have access to mental health care, stigma-free community support, and culturally responsive resources. The Rare Impact Fund is a catalyzing force, leveraging philanthropic partnerships, to raise $100M and distribute those funds to organizations that increase access to mental health services and education for young people globally.
WHO: “Shop for The Cause” is supported by a VIP Host Committee including Sara Azani, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Jess Bruchs, Kim Cruz, Annie Wu Henry, Alencia Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Libby Rasmussen, Dani Sauter and Rina Shah.
WHEN: 5:30-8:30PM: Shop for The Cause public shopping event 6:00PM: Private Host Committee + Press Champagne Toast (Location TBA)
WHERE: Bethesda Row, 4827 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD
