A group of celebrities and public figures, including comedian Michael McIntyre, actor Hugh Grant, Helen Mirren, Tom Hardy, singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate, gathered on the trading floor of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Canary Wharf for a charity event. The event, held on Friday, is part of BCG’s annual charity day, which honors the 658 colleagues who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year’s event aimed to raise awareness and funds for various charitable causes. Michael McIntyre attended on behalf of Prostate Cancer Research, encouraging men over 50 to get regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, which can help detect prostate cancer early. He emphasized the importance of early detection in improving treatment outcomes. The BCG Charity Day, which began in 2005, has raised over $234 million (approximately £173 million) globally for hundreds of charities. Funds are collected from the day’s global revenues and broker commissions, which are then distributed among 60 participating charities. Among the charities receiving support this year were Caudwell Youth, the Mayor’s Fund for London, Saint Francis Hospice, Greenhouse Sports, and When You Wish Upon a Star. Former footballer Jamie Redknapp joined the event to support Laureus Sport for Good, an organization that provides children with access to sports and educational programs. Other attendees included broadcaster Kate Garraway, comedian Keith Lemon, and Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach. Additional charities represented included Help for Heroes, the John Terry Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy UK, Action Medical Research, and Action for Children. BCG’s co-chief executive, Sean Windeatt, spoke about the lasting impact of the 9/11 attacks on the company and its ongoing efforts to honor the memory of those who were lost. The event not only raised funds but also served as a reminder of the importance of community support and charitable work in times of crisis.