CHAUVET Professional is donating $25,000 to start the fund; and will match donations up to an additional $25,000 from participants who buy special fundraising “ReSet” jackets, caps, truss gloves, and other merchandise. All money raised will be used to support entertainment technology members and their immediate dependent family who are seriously ill or injured, and to fund emotional wellness resources and training.
“Like everyone, we have felt the sting of this pandemic,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “We’ve watched with admiration, respect and empathy as members from every segment of our industry have struggled bravely during this difficult period. Many of them, are not only customers, but friends, and this is our way of showing them our support now and as we bring back live events together.”
Fundraising merchandise will be on sale at the CHAUVET Professional road shows, beginning in Dallas today. Merchandise will also be available through the company’s website (https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/resetfund/). The matching challenge will close November 30 with additional activities planned in 2021. More information on BTS resources can be found at btshelp.org. The final donation will be made in December.
“It’s always been the mission of Behind the Scenes to bring hope and help in times of need,” said Rick Rudolph, Chair of the Behind the Scenes Foundation. “Partners like Chauvet Professional understand this and we are so pleased to have their support. Providing industry members with a lifeline and with tools and resources to help them maintain physical and psychological wellness is critical.”
“Our goal is to get these funds into programs that provide hope and support as our industry prepares for the good to come,” said Chauvet. “The sun will shine again on our industry -- and we want to do all we can to ensure that all the great professionals we have worked with are part of that future. We ask everyone to join in lighting hope.”
About BTS:
The Behind the Scenes charity provides entertainment technology professionals, or their immediate dependent family, who are seriously ill or injured with grants that may be used for basic living and medical expenses. The BTS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative provides tools and resources to support entertainment industry workers and promote mental health and psychological safety. For more information about Behind the Scenes visit www.behindthescenescharity.org
About CHAUVET Professional
CHAUVET Professional offers innovative professional lighting fixtures for the production and touring market as well as permanent installation in theaters, hospitality venues, cruise ships, clubs, television and architainment applications. For more information, please visit www.chauvetprofessional.com