Wellington, FL – December 19, 2024 — The 16th Annual Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC), a cornerstone event of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International, has proudly selected 28 Palm Beach County non-profits to benefit from its transformative philanthropic competition. Scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the competition will coincide with WEF’s "Saturday Night Lights," offering an evening of world-class equestrian sport, community support, and family friendly entertainment.
On December 18, 2024, a lottery selection process was held at Wellington International and streamed live on the Great Charity Challenge Facebook and Instagram pages to determine this year’s non-profit beneficiaries. Each selected organization will be paired with a generous sponsor and a dedicated team of riders to compete for their cause.
This year’s event aims to raise and redistribute over $2 million to selected charities, turning local dreams into reality. Every participating charity is guaranteed a donation, with prizes ranging from $15,000 for the last-place team to $100,000 for the first-place team. This year’s theme, “Global Music,” shines a spotlight on underfunded arts programs, furthering the GCC’s mission of empowering vulnerable populations.
A Legacy of Impact
Over the past 15 years, the GCC has distributed $21.7 million to 339 Palm Beach County nonprofits, transforming lives and strengthening communities.
In addition to its main competition, the GCC will distribute smaller grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to selected nonprofits during the opening weeks of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival. These grants, awarded through a random selection process, aim to further extend the GCC’s reach and impact.
Introducing the 2025 Beneficiaries
Full list here: https://www.greatcharitychallenge.com/2025-gcc/meet-the-selected-non-profits/
The following 4 non-profits were also randomly selected to each receive a $10,000 grant:
CROS Ministries, Father Flanagan’s Boys Home, Friends of Fisher House Inc, and Twin Palms Center for the Disabled.
How to Get Involved
Support the GCC and local non-profits in the following ways:
- TEXT-TO-DONATE: Text GCCWEF to 85511 to make a direct contribution.
- VOLUNTEER: Partner with your favorite charities. Learn about volunteer opportunities at: www.greatcharitychallenge.com/2025-gcc/become-a-volunteer/
- DONATE/SPONSOR: Visit www.GreatCharityChallenge.com to donate, sponsor, or learn more about how you can #BeTheChange.
Contributions can range from $50 to over $100,000, with customized sponsorships starting at $500. Every dollar raised supports Palm Beach County non-profits. Generous donors, sponsors, and Wellington International, which provides the venue, staff, and infrastructure, ensure that 100% of all funds are redistributed within the community.
Save the Date!
Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Wellington International to witness this extraordinary event and enjoy the excitement of WEF’s "Saturday Night Lights." Admission and parking are free. Parking is available at: 13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414 (Adequan® Global Dressage Festival showgrounds).
Stay connected with the GCC:
- Facebook: @greatcharitychallenge
- Instagram: @great_charity_challenge
