$15 Million in Minutes at Robin Hood, But Who's Counting?
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Robin Hood Foundation Breaks With Tradition
Every year, the Robin Hood Foundation concludes its fundraising gala by counting up millions of dollars in donations on big screens at the cavernous Javits Center in New York.
On Monday night, auctioneer Jamie Niven counted 15 pledges of $1 million each in a matter of minutes. Then, abruptly, the tally stopped.