Agassi Raises $175 Million for Chairty

In an article from Yahoo! Sports yesterday, it was revealed that tennis legend Andre Agassi has, to date, managed to raise $175 million for charity.  Such a staggering amount was likely made possible by his success as an internationally recognized tennis champion, but Agassi's accomplishments are more appropriately attributable to his devotion to helping out those in need.

According to Agassi, the group in most need of assistance is American children who would benefit from an improved education system.  Specifically through the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy out of Las Vegas, Agassi helps elementary, middle, and high school students every year.  Their mission is to prepare students from under served communities to excel and graduate from the top 100 college and universities in the nation.

This is the kind of lasting impact that I want Zero2Sixty to have on our community.  With a fund that size (or even half of that size) massive funding can go to support programs designed to fight hunger, homelessness, illness, and low-quality education - with little more than interest earned on the portfolio!  Without having to deplete assets, and allowing new contributions to further grow the fund, a portfolio this big will truly be a game changer. 

When we reach our goal balance of $60 million, and assuming a reasonable return of 7% on the portfolio, we will be able to provide over 4 million dollars per year to charitable causes nationwide, and still grow the fund. 

Please keep a look out for my first fundraising campaign, which will fund incorporation, tax-exempt filing, and administrative start-up costs.  This initial campaign will likely be a pledge-a-thon attached to a distance running event.  Please give generously and often, as the size of the fund early on will have exponential impacts of the size it will become in the future.

Brian Anderson

@BrianWA33
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