Mr. West 2025

Mr. West

April 10, 2025

Mr. West is dedicated to raising funds for charity. Each contestant has chosen a nonprofit organization that holds personal significance to them. Regardless of who raises the most money, all funds raised will be donated to their respective charities at the conclusion of the show.

Below are the contestants, their selected charities, and their reasons for choosing them. Thank you for any contributions you can make to support these wonderful causes!

Collin Ameye

Mission 22

Why?

Eyram Awuyah

American Cancer Foundation

I chose the American Cancer Society because I have seen many close people in my life, including family, battle with cancer. Their struggles have shown me firsthand the importance of support, research, and hope in the fight against this disease. ACS is dedicated to funding groundbreaking cancer research, providing critical patient services, and advocating for lifesaving policies. By supporting ACS, I am contributing to a mission that seeks to improve treatment, advance prevention, and ultimately find a cure. Every donation helps fuel research, provide care, and give hope to those affected—because no one should face cancer alone.

Mateo Cerda

The Turtle Foundation

I am donating to the Turtle Foundation because when I was eight years old, my favorite pet I have ever had, Yurtle the turtle, ran away and I never found him. To make sure that not just Yurtle, but every turtle is still living a happy life out there, I want to donate to the Turtle Foundation, who protect endangered species of turtle around the world

Anthony Foley

American Cancer Society through Chester County Hospital paired with Penn Medicine

I chose this charity to help support my grandmother as she is a nurse at this hospital!

Omar Helali

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

I chose the National Alliance on Mental Illness because so many people in my life, including myself, have struggled with mental health and haven’t had the help that they needed. I believe that if we can get the help and resources that people need, we can save a lot of lives.

Derek Knaak

K9s for Warriors

I chose K9s for warriors because I truly admire their cause. Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other military trauma. With the majority of dogs being rescues, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. My grandfather served in the Korean War and never really talked about his experience, so it is safe to say it was very traumatic for him. Then, after my grandmother passed, he seemed a lot more lonely. I’m sure a service dog would’ve been great company to him would’ve kept my grandfather a lot more happy between our visits with him. I really appreciate what this charity is doing for veterans. They served us and our country, so it is only fair that we give back to them.

Will Mehler

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Society

I picked Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center because it’s a trustworthy charity that has been around for 100+ years. I wanted to pick a charity for cancer because I lost my mom to cancer a while back and it has affected a few other people I know.

Owen Miller

Cancer Care

Why?

Grayson Naftal

Institute of Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)

Why?

Evan Walk

Wounded Warrior Project

The Wounded Warrior Project provides critical support to injured Veterans through physical rehabilitation, mental health programs, and career counseling. Your donation will directly support those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.