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December 2, 2025

Empowering Local Change: Introducing the Beneficiaries of the 2026 Great Charity Challenge Sponsored by Fidelity Investments®

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Wellington, FL – December 3, 2025 – The Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) is proud to announce the first thirty (30) Palm Beach County non-profits selected for the 17th annual event, returning to Wellington International on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Now entering its 17th year, the GCC has distributed over $24 million to 370 local non-profits, transforming equestrian sport into a powerful force for community impact. The first charity draw—filmed for full transparency and shared across GCC social media—took place at Wellington International (WI), bringing together co-founders Paige Bellissimo Nuñez, honorary guests Kelly Arani Gallagher, Lisa Lourie, Dr. Seth Bernstein of United way of Palm Beach County, Village of Wellington elected officials and Manager, WI Executive Vice President Vaneli Martinov, and a host of supporters who make this special night a reality.

Selected organizations will have the chance to receive up to $100,000 in grant funding during the 2026 event. Additional smaller grants of $1,000–$10,000 will also be distributed throughout the early weeks of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival.

The 2025 event raised over $2 million, directly supporting critical community programs. For 2026, the GCC aims to once again raise $2 million and invites families, foundations, businesses, and spectators to join the movement. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $500, and all donations directly benefit local non-profits.

Wellington International donates its venue, staff, and full infrastructure, ensuring that 100% of funds raised are redistributed in Palm Beach County.

The 2026 GCC will take place during WEF’s “Saturday Night Lights” and offers free admission and free parking at 13500 South Shore Blvd.

The GCC competition will offer free general admission and will be held Saturday evening, January 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Wellington International during WEF’s “Saturday Night Lights.” Free parking will be located at 13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414, home to the Global Dressage Festival show grounds.

For event updates or to get involved, visit greatcharitychallenge.com or follow @GreatCharityChallenge on Facebook and Instagram.

About Fidelity Investments®

Fidelity’s goal is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve. Fidelity’s strength comes from the scale of our diversified, market-leading financial services businesses that serve individuals, families, employers, wealth management firms, and institutions. With assets under administration of $17.5 trillion, including discretionary assets of $6.8 trillion as of September 30, 2025, we focus on meeting the unique needs of a broad and growing customer base. Privately held for 79 years, Fidelity employs more than 78,000 associates across the United States, Ireland, and India. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit https://about.fidelity.com/.

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