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Baby2Baby Gala Raises About $18 Million as Serena Williams Receives Giving Tree Honor

Leaders used the gala to signal organizational expansion tied to recent large-scale fire relief.

Overview

  • Organizers reported a fundraising haul of roughly $18–18.5 million at the West Hollywood event.
  • Serena Williams was presented the Giving Tree Award for her maternal-health advocacy, with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry among the attendees.
  • Co-CEO Norah Weinstein announced a permanent national headquarters and warehouse in Santa Monica slated to open in 2027.
  • Baby2Baby says it has delivered over 31 million emergency supplies to families affected by the Los Angeles fires this year.
  • Leadership highlighted a $9 million New York state grant to provide essential postpartum items to about 100,000 mothers on Medicaid next year.