Amy Lee and Halsey Launch the Robby Lee Foundation, Donating $20 Million to Support Children Living with Epilepsy Across America in a Landmark Philanthropic Move That Honors the Life and Legacy of Amy’s Late Brother and Aims to Transform Epilepsy Awareness, Treatment, and Care for Future Generations
Amy Lee and Halsey Launch the Robby Lee Foundation with $20 Million Donation to Support Children Living with Epilepsy in America
In a deeply personal and groundbreaking gesture of compassion, Amy Lee, the iconic voice of Evanescence, and Halsey, one of today’s most fearless and socially conscious artists, have officially announced the creation of The Robby Lee Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children living with epilepsy across the United States.
The foundation, named in honor of Amy Lee’s late brother, Robby Lee, who tragically passed away in 2018 after a lifelong battle with severe epilepsy, will focus on raising awareness, improving medical access, funding groundbreaking research, and offering direct support to families affected by the condition.
The duo’s commitment goes beyond words. In a bold opening statement, Amy Lee and Halsey revealed they are jointly donating $20 million to launch the foundation’s first wave of initiatives, a contribution that is already being hailed as one of the largest celebrity-backed donations toward epilepsy research and child healthcare in recent memory.
A Personal Mission
For Amy Lee, this foundation is more than charity—it’s a mission born from personal pain and the desire to ensure that no family has to walk the journey alone.
“My brother Robby was the light of my life. Losing him was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced, but his memory continues to guide me every day,” Lee shared during the press conference. “This foundation is my way of keeping his spirit alive and helping the millions of children and families who are living with epilepsy.”
Halsey, who has openly supported mental and physical health initiatives throughout her career, added, “Partnering with Amy on this foundation is an honor. This is about creating hope, about giving children with epilepsy a future where they feel seen, supported, and safe. We’re not just donating—we’re building something that will last.”
Foundation Goals and Impact
The Robby Lee Foundation plans to:
- Fund research for more effective epilepsy treatments and potential cures.
- Provide financial assistance to families struggling with medical costs.
- Establish support networks for children living with epilepsy, including educational resources and community programs.
- Launch national awareness campaigns to reduce the stigma around epilepsy and advocate for better care.
Already, the foundation has partnered with several leading hospitals and epilepsy research centers to begin its first phase of funding distribution.
A Legacy of Love
The music world has watched Amy Lee transform her grief into resilience through her art, and now, with Halsey by her side, she’s extending that healing to thousands of families.
“This is not just about Robby,” Lee emphasized. “It’s about all the children who deserve to live without fear, about all the families who need support, and about all the futures we can help protect.”
As the Robby Lee Foundation prepares to roll out its first programs in the coming months, fans and supporters alike are celebrating Amy Lee and Halsey not only as artists—but as champions of change, love, and hope.
More details on the foundation’s initiatives and donation platforms are expected to be released soon.
