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Andy Roddick Foundation Celebrates 25 Years, Aims to Surpass $1.3M

11/14/2025

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Andy Roddick founded the Andy Roddick Foundation in 2000 after a defining moment at age 17 involving a Brooke Shields question in a conversation with Andre Agassi.
The foundation marked its 25th anniversary and has raised more than $30 million to empower underprivileged youth.
A charity gala featuring Wyclef Jean was held, with hopes to surpass last year's $1.3 million fundraising total, while Roddick remains committed to youth.

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Story summary

Andy Roddick founded the Andy Roddick Foundation in 2000 after a defining moment at age 17 involving a Brooke Shields question in a conversation with Andre Agassi.
The foundation marked its 25th anniversary and has raised more than $30 million to empower underprivileged youth.
A charity gala featuring Wyclef Jean was held, with hopes to surpass last year's $1.3 million fundraising total, while Roddick remains committed to youth.