Benefit show raises $8M for Andre Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5M
By APWednesday, September 30, 2009
Benefit raises $8M for Agassi school in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi’s public charter school in Las Vegas.
Officials say Agassi’s foundation, used to support the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, also received a pledge of $7.5 million over five years from the Engelstad Family Foundation.
The Saturday concert at the Wynn Las Vegas casino featured comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, country musician Tim McGraw and R&B singer Brian McKnight.
Officials say the $7.5 million gift will be used to establish a campaign to try to raise student funding in Nevada.
The K-12 school uses the concert funds for its operating budget. The school has roughly 600 students and graduated its first high school seniors this year.
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October 12, 2009: 2:35 pm
It is so great to see so much media coverage for the work that Andre has been doing for years. If you ever get a chance to see this man speak in public, I highly recommend it as he will share stories that almost everyone can find inspiring. He is truly a man who took his fame and put it to outstanding use in order to help out world. |
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