India, Oct. 22 -- What can a weekend of concerts, golf, and fashion do for kids in need? In Austin, Texas, the answer was more than $17 million. The 13th annual fundraiser took place on April 24 and 25, 2025, according to a press release from Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M). It was the group's highest-grossing event to date. The money was raised for five charities that aid children's education, health, and wellness. The organizers say the effort has raised more than $78 million since 2013.

MJ&M is a collaboration of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, recording artist Jack Ingram, and coach Mack Brown. Ingram is an ACM Award-winning artist, and Brown is a longtime Texas coach. The group started fundraising in 2013, making th...