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Every September 11th, Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners host their annual Charity Day, turning a day of tragedy into a worldwide event that has raised over $336 million since 2005, featuring celebrity participation and supporting hundreds of humanitarian causes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Every year on September 11th, Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners hold a poignant Charity Day event that honours the memory of more than 650 employees killed in the 9\/11 attacks. This annual occasion transforms what was a tragic day into a global celebration of generosity, with 100% of the global revenues from trading activities donated to a wide range of charitable causes. Since its inception in 2005, the event has raised a remarkable total exceeding $336 million worldwide, supporting hundreds of charities dedicated to various humanitarian and social missions.<\/p>\n
The event\u2019s significance extends beyond fundraising; it is also a day of remembrance and community solidarity. Held simultaneously in the company\u2019s offices across London, New York, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, S\u00e3o Paulo, and Sydney, the fundraising efforts reflect a global commitment to honouring those lost while giving back to communities in need. At the London headquarters, for instance, Lorraine Logan, president of Muscular Dystrophy UK, expressed her gratitude for the event. \u201cThis is the grand trading day at BGC that goes towards a range of charities, incredible charities, all of them,\u201d she said. The diverse roster of beneficiaries includes organisations such as Help For Heroes, the West Ham United Foundation, Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, and The Mayor\u2019s Fund for London, highlighting the broad impact of the funds raised.<\/p>\n
Celebrity involvement is a distinctive feature of Charity Day, attracting stars spanning the worlds of sport, entertainment, and media who lend their support by joining the trading floors. Recent participants have included actors Tom Hardy and Hugh Grant, boxer Anthony Joshua, and television presenters Davina McCall and Amanda Holden. Previous years have seen appearances by prominent figures such as Robert De Niro, former US presidents, sports icons Eli and Peyton Manning, as well as models and entertainers including Cindy Crawford and Candice Swanepoel. These celebrities help draw attention to the causes being supported and contribute to the day\u2019s festive, hopeful atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Funds raised on Charity Day have enabled a broad spectrum of philanthropic work around the globe. For example, God\u2019s Love We Deliver, which participated in the New York event, has provided thousands of meals to emergency workers and vulnerable community members since 9\/11. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund initially set up to support families affected by 9\/11 has expanded its mission to assist victims of terrorism, natural disasters, and other crises worldwide, underscoring the evolving reach and ongoing relevance of the charity\u2019s work.<\/p>\n
While the amount raised annually tends to vary around $12 million, the cumulative impact of Charity Day is undeniable, turning a day marked by loss into one defined by hope, resilience, and generosity. The involvement of multiple global offices and partnerships with around 150 charities globally demonstrates how corporate philanthropy can mobilise significant positive change over the long term.<\/p>\n