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ALTSO 2014 Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on October 22, 2014

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· Last updated: December 12, 2018

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​A Leg To Stand On’s (ALTSO’s) Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest has been recognized as one of the most unique and highly anticipated fundraising events in both the charitable and financial sectors. ALTSO transforms the lives of children with limb disabilities by providing them with free prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, mobility aids, corrective surgery and mobility aids.

ALTSO’s signature events unite more than 1,400 leaders from the hedge fund and finance industries for a night of rock & roll and acoustic music performed by industry professionals – to help treat more of ALTSO’s children. Rocktoberfest has been instrumental in enabling ALTSO to provide treatment to over 12,000 children around the world. This year will celebrate the 11th Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest in New York and the 3rd Annual Rocktoberfest in Chicago.​ ​ For more information on the charity or events, please visit ALTSO’s website at www.altso.org

Key Takeaways

  • ALTSO’s Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest brings together over 1,400 hedge fund and finance professionals for a charity music event.
  • The 11th Annual Rocktoberfest in 2014 marked expansions with parallel events in New York and Chicago.
  • The event raised approximately $400,000 in 2014 to fund prosthetic limbs and mobility care for children.
  • To date, ALTSO has enabled treatment for over 12,000 children worldwide.
  • Rocktoberfest uniquely blends financial industry networking with impactful charitable giving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest?
An annual charity music event by A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO) where hedge fund and finance professionals perform to raise funds for mobility care for children with limb disabilities.
When and where was the 11th Rocktoberfest held?
The 11th Annual Hedge Fund Rocktoberfest was held in 2014 in New York (and its 3rd edition in Chicago).
How much money was raised at the 2014 event?
Approximately $400,000 was raised in 2014 for ALTSO’s programs.
How many children has ALTSO treated thanks to Rocktoberfest?
Rocktoberfest has enabled ALTSO to treat more than 12,000 children worldwide to date.
Who attends Rocktoberfest?
More than 1,400 leaders from the hedge fund and finance industries participate as attendees and performing musicians.

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