Musician Charlie Green pledges concert proceeds to Higley Best Buddies program

Charlie Green, a singer, music producer and songwriter, said in meeting remarks that all proceeds from a concert he referenced will go to the Higley Best Buddies program associated with Higley Unified School District.

Green said he discovered music at age 5 when his father showed him a digital audio workstation and that the experience shaped his career path. "When I was 5 years old, my dad showed me a digital audio workstation that I could get started within a laptop at just 5. So, I basically knew what I wanted to do with my life right then and there is make music," he said.

Green also spoke about his experience in school, saying it was difficult before he knew he had autism. "School was rather difficult for me because I, I had autism and I didn't know it," he said, adding that the sense of community provided by programs such as Best Buddies is "crucial." He described the fundraiser as a way to support that community: "So all proceeds for this concert are going to the Higley Best Buddies program because I wanna make sure that I can do everything I can to help out a community that I wish I was part of when I was younger. This is for them. This is for the best buddies and to have these memories forever with their friends and, to make a big impact."

The transcript did not specify the concert date, location, ticket prices or amounts expected to be raised. It also did not provide details on how Higley Best Buddies will administer or receive the funds. The remarks appeared as a single public comment in the meeting record and lasted roughly two minutes.

Green framed the fundraiser as an effort to create memories and community for students involved in Best Buddies. No formal action, vote or staff direction related to the donation was recorded in the transcript.