SELENA GOMEZ ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL RARE IMPACT FUND BENEFIT SUPPORTING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

The Rare Impact Fund Benefit: A Night of Radiance & Reflection returns to Los Angeles on October 14 with emcee Sean Hayes.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Selena Gomez announced that she will host her fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit on October 14 at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The annual fundraiser supporting youth mental health organizations will be emceed by Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Sean Hayes.

This year's Rare Impact Fund Benefit continues the Fund's mission to mobilize $100 million for organizations that increase access to youth mental health services and education around the world. The fundraiser brings together a global community of advocates, partners, and friends of the Fund for an evening of connection, storytelling, and impact.

"The Rare Impact Fund means so much to me," shared Selena Gomez, Founder of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund. "One of the things I've learned through this work is how much it can mean for a young person to have someone in their corner, especially during the moments when they feel most alone. This night is about making sure more young people have that kind of support and celebrating the organizations that make it possible every day. I'm so grateful to Sean for being part of it with us this year."

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1 in 7 young people ages 10–19 experiences a mental health condition, yet many remain unrecognized and untreated, and fewer than half of countries report offering community- or school-based mental health services for children and adolescents.* The Rare Impact Fund was established to help address this gap by mobilizing resources for organizations expanding access to mental health services and education, while strengthening the systems and organizations that make long-term impact possible.

"It's really special to be part of a night that brings so many people together for such an important cause. Growing up is hard enough without feeling like you have to figure everything out on your own. I love what Selena and the Rare Impact Fund are doing to ensure more young people have somewhere — and someone — to turn to. I'm honored that Selena invited me to host the fourth annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit and I'm looking forward to helping raise lifesaving funds for young people around the world," said Sean Hayes, Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian.

Benefit attendees and the general public can support the Rare Impact Fund's mission by donating online at rareimpactfund.org or by visiting the online auction, now live, to bid on items and exclusive experiences like a Lebron James signed basketball and a luxury getaway to Civana Wellness Resort and Spa. Additional auction items will be added in the coming weeks, with a live auction taking place during the benefit. Last year's event raised more than $2 million from over 20 sponsors and one-of-a-kind auction items from SMARTLESS, Paul Rudd, The Ranch Malibu, and others.

Elyse Cohen, Chief Impact Officer at Rare Beauty and President of the Rare Impact Fund shared, "What I love about this event is that it gives us a chance to bring people closer to the work through an evening of meaningful impact. Our nonprofit partners are showing up for young people every day, in schools, in communities, and in moments when having the right support can change everything. The Rare Impact Fund Benefit helps us invest in those organizations for the long term."

Since launching in 2020, the Rare Impact Fund has raised over $30 million and supports 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching 3.5 million young people annually.

Ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities for the Rare Impact Fund Benefit are available for purchase. For information on tickets or sponsorship packages, please contact [email protected].

To bid on online auction items, visit the auction here.

ABOUT THE RARE IMPACT FUND
The Rare Impact Fund was launched by Selena Gomez as part of her focus on addressing mental health. One percent of all Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez sales are donated to the Rare Impact Fund. The Rare Impact Fund raises additional funds with philanthropic foundations, individuals, corporate partners, and the Rare Beauty community. The Rare Impact Fund supports organizations that expand access to mental health services for young people. The Rare Impact Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity. To learn more about the Rare Impact Fund, visit rareimpactfund.org.

*Source: World Health Organization

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