Emmys Stunt Funds Boys & Girls Clubs
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America received a significant donation boost after an Emmy Awards fundraising stunt. Host Nate Bargatze pledged $100,000, deducting or adding $1,000 per second based on acceptance speech lengths. Despite many speeches exceeding the time limit, resulting in a negative balance, Bargatze and CBS ultimately donated $350,000. The organization reports a surge in donations and online searches, exceeding expectations. While some praised the creative fundraising, others criticized it as disrespectful to award winners.
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