Antonio Rüdiger Foundation Grand Gala 2026
An evening built on belief.
Join us in Washington D.C. for the inaugural ARF Grand Gala, a night of purpose, community, and commitment to the next generation.
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The Foundation
Football gave Antonio a voice. He's using it for Sierra Leone.
The Antonio Rüdiger Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit building education, sports, and health opportunity for young people in Sierra Leone.
Founded by Real Madrid and German national team defender Antonio Rüdiger, ARF operates on a single belief: access to opportunity changes lives.
Our Mission
Three pillars. One commitment.
Education
Building school infrastructure and funding access to quality learning for Sierra Leonean youth.
Sports Development
Creating a pathway from grassroots football to elite development for the next generation.
Health
Investing in community health programs that give young people the foundation to grow and lead healthy lives.
The Evening
What to expect on July 21.
- DateTuesday, July 21, 2026
- Time6:00 PM — Midnight
- LocationWashington D.C. — venue shared upon invitation
- FormatRed Carpet · Dinner · Live Auction · Fund-a-Need
- HostAntonio Rüdiger & ARF Leadership
The inaugural ARF Grand Gala brings together leaders from football, business, and philanthropy for one purpose: building real opportunity for young people in Sierra Leone.
Attendance is by invitation only.
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