All equity and derivative trading commissions earned on May 19 will be donated to these and other outstanding non-profit organizations.
Michael J. Fox, Eli Manning, Joe Girardi, Reggie Jackson and Johnny Damon, among others, attended the Charity Day in support of their charitable foundations. BTIG’s Commissions for Charity Days have raised over $10 million for children’s charities in the past five years. “Our 7th Commissions for Charity Day has been our most successful yet, raising $1 million more than our last event for these impactful organizations,” said Steven Starker, Co-founder of BTIG. “The importance of charitable giving is heightened during these uncertain economic times, and we are pleased to have been able to make such a significant contribution to these important children’s causes.”
“We are thrilled to have achieved a record donation as a result of this year’s Charity Day,” added Scott Kovalik, Co-founder of BTIG. “We would like to thank our clients, employees and charities for their continued support and generosity this year.”