Look To The Stars News: Children

Tom Cruise Donates to Jackie Chan's Foundation

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:51:42 +0000

In January, Tom Cruise donated $20,000 to the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation. The money will be used for 10 scholarships to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing arts.

Bon Jovi Donates to Oprah's Angel Network

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:17:40 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Jon Bon Jovi stunned Oprah in September with a $1 million donation to Oprah's Angel Network in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Celebrity Donations To Katrina Relief Efforts

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:50:00 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

A list of what some celebrities have done to help Katrina victims:

Steven Spielberg, $750,000 to the American Red Cross and $750,000 to the Bush Clinton Fund
Nicolas Cage, Diddy, George Clooney each donated $1 million.
Oprah donated $1 million through her charity, Oprah's Angel Network
Hilary Duff donated $250,000.
John Travolta delivered supplies using his private plane.
Sean Penn rescued people using an occasionally leaky boat.
Michael Jackson offered a song, “From the Bottom of My Heart”.
Jamie Foxx raised $600,000 with a celebrity auction.

2006 Teenage Cancer Trust Performances

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:15:24 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

The Cure and Ricky Gervais will be performing for the annual Teenage Cancer Trust series. A full list of the performances, held in London from March 27th-April 1st, can be found at the Teenage Cancer Trust website.

Jackie Chan Joins Fight Against AIDS

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:00:02 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Jackie Chan and UNICEF have produced a series of commercials to help children living with HIV and AIDS. The 30-second ads are aimed at educating the public about the disease.

Free Screenings For Sick Children

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:50:16 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

The Yorkhill Children's Foundation is raising funds for the UK’s second Medicinema, to be built in the Yorkhill Hospital in Glasgow. The charity needs to raise 300,000GBP, and though they are have already raised a large proportion of the money, they need a bit more help to reach their goal.

Movies can provide distraction and help relieve boredom and stress, but children confined to hospitals do not have the option to go out to the theatre. Medicinema offers sick children and their families the opportunity to enjoy a free film in a state-of-the-art cinema setting with easy access for wheelchairs and beds. Medicinema is supported by Ewan McGregor and Kevin Spacey.

San Diego School Surprise

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 15:32:41 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Students at San Diego High School were thrilled at the unexpected arrival of Oprah, Bill Gates, and Gates’ wife Melinda. The visitors were there to film a future segment of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” about an $11 million donation in 2003 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Three large high schools in the area received funds to assist in their efforts to increase the number of college-ready graduates, particularly among low-income and minority students. Some of the money was used to divide the San Diego High School into six smaller schools. Each of the smaller schools specializes in a particular field, such as business, international studies, media or science.

Arts And Entertainment For Hospitalized Children

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:59:00 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Lollipop Theater Network and Discovery Arts have teamed up to offer hospitalized children around California creative days filled with art projects and a film.

The ongoing program began on February 16th at Miller Children’s Hospital, and will begin at Children’s Hospital of Orange County on February 21st. Mattel Children's Hospital will join the program in March.

The first film and art adventure is a screening of “Nanny McPhee”, for which the children will make magic walking sticks and animal hats. The patients are then encouraged to join in and tap their sticks at appropriate times during the film.

Both Lollipop and Discovery Arts are able to offer their services free of charge to the hospitals and families thanks to the generosity of the public, corporations, and foundations.

Hollywood's Humanitarians At Cinema For Peace

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 12:42:23 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Celebrities are offering support for a variety of humanitarian causes at Cinema For Peace in Berlin this week.

UNICEF supporter Christopher Lee has spoken out about the duty of celebrities to bring attention to and support causes to improve the world, especially for children.

“The world today is such a terrible mess, and the children are suffering so much that anyone who can help by talking about it should do so,” he says.

UNICEF is one of the main beneficiaries of the Cinema for Peace charity gala. This year is also set to benefit the American Foundation for AIDS Research and Healing the Divide.

Thirty Years Of Prince's Trust

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 13:49:31 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan and Joseph Fiennes will join the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Prince's Trust.

The Celebrate Success Awards will be handed out today in recognition of exceptional achievements of young people, and as thanks to those who support young people and help them towards a positive future.

Olympic Charity

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:47:00 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Olympic athletes are helping children around the world through generous donations to Right To Play.

Gold medal winner Clara Hughes has pledged to give $10,000, all that she has in her savings account, to help the disadvantaged children that Right To Play supports.

Joey Cheek has donated the winnings from his two medals, a gold and a silver, totalling $40,000.

Cheek’s generosity inspired Yang Yang to donate the $10,000 prize from her bronze medal.

Peace Prize Nominees

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:15:36 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Bob Geldof and Bono are among 191 nominees for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

Both were nominated for their efforts in eliminating world poverty; Geldof for his organization of the Live 8 concerts, and Bono for his campaigning against the condition.

Couric Cuts Curry

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:20:51 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Katie Couric trimmed off 10 inches of Ann Curry’s hair for Locks Of Love on the “Today Show”.

Ann Curry and her daughter, Mac, had let their hair grow for a year in order to donate it to the charity for use in children’s hairpieces.

Charging For Charity

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:51:17 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Bono and Elle Macpherson are the faces behind the (RED) American Express Card, which Bono was proud to launch yesterday.

The card donates one percent of all funds charged on it to fighting the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

The U2 frontman feels that getting everyone working together, including big companies, will go a long way towards curing the disease and improving the world.

Football Match For UNICEF

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:20:31 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Robbie Williams is set to lead the British football team in this summer’s charity tournament, Soccer Aid.

Williams has invited Jude Law and Orlando Bloom to join him in training for the match, which is scheduled for next May. His team will be taking on celebrities from around the world at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium to raise money for UNICEF.

Photo Auction For Third World Relief

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 19:33:02 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Avril Lavigne, Céline Dion and Alanis Morissette are among Canadian musicians taking part in the Art Gives Hope: A Decade of Music Portraits exhibit in Toronto.

Inspired by the Live 8 concerts, photographer Andrew MacNaughtan hopes that his prints will raise at least $100,000 for World Vision Canada, where the funds will go to families living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. He also would like fans of the artists to become active in bringing about social change in Third World nations.

Glenn Tipton's Guitar On Auction

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:38:17 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest has put his trusty Gibson guitar up for auction on eBay. The guitar is autographed and comes with a presentation case and a certificate of authenticity.

All proceeds from the auction go to Tipton’s favourite charity, Teenage Cancer Trust.

Frost and Moss Help Orphans

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:37:09 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Sadie Frost is flying to Africa to help build an orphanage for the Homes Of Hope project.

Frost learned of the plight of twelve AIDS orphans while travelling in South Africa with her ex-huband, Jude Law, and their children last year.

Frost is also trying to involve her good friend, Kate Moss, in the project. A friend of the supermodel says that the English beauty is speaking to some of her clients to see what they can do, and is also donating money to the cause.

Moss Helps Launch Tsunami Charity

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:50:37 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Supermodel Kate Moss has helped launch the SamandRuby Charity in remembrance of her friend, Samantha Archer Fayet.

Moss says, “Sam was one of my oldest and closest friends. If my support for the charity helps kids get a better education and start in life, it’s the least I can do in memory of Sam and Ruby Rose.”

Fayet and her six-month-old daughter, Ruby Rose, were lost in the December 2004 tsunami while visiting Takua Pa in Thailand. Fayet’s husband, Patrice, and her parents have since set up the SamandRuby Charity to help the people who opened their arms and homes to those in need, even while they themselves were suffering.

Shakira Honoured For Charity Work

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:20:15 +0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

Shakira received a United Nations Humanitarian Award this week for helping children with her charity Pies Descalzos. Pies Descalzos, also known as the Barefoot Foundation, helps thousands of displaced children in Shakira’s native Colombia.

The singer moved the 400 member audience with her speech. “Let’s not forget at the end of this day when we all go home, 960 children will have died in Latin America,” she stated.

She then encouraged the public to help make a difference, saying, “This generation has so many ideas and technologies that my parents didn’t have access to, so let’s take advantage of this historical opportunity we have within reach to make this world a better place.”

Winslet To Act As Patron Of Family Charity

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:08:52 +0000

Written by Steve Purcell

Kate Winslet has agreed to be the patron of small UK charity The Family Haven, which helps vulnerable families by providing services ranging from a nursery to counselling and parenting classes.

Winslet’s own daughter Mia is now 5 years old, and the charity helps less fortunate families on her doorstep. The actress said, “I am happy to support a local charity and to see so many families benefiting from the charity’s commitment and involvement.”

Melua Single Profits Going To Charity

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:35:43 +0000

Written by Steve Purcell

Jazz singer Katie Melua has announced that proceeds from her next single “Spider’s Web” will be donated to charity.

The charity to benefit from the star’s generous move is Save the Children, for whom the 21-year old is an ambassador.

Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend Aims to Raise $500,000

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:33:39 +0000

Written by Steve Purcell

Over 30 celebrities are expected to attend the Dennis Quaid 2006 Charity Weekend from 4th-7th of May in Austin, Texas, where the actor lives.

Top names such as Hugh Grant, Greg Kinnear and Matthew McConaughey will reportedly be among those aiming to raise $500,000 for local and international children’s charities. Planned events include a celebrity poker challenge, a fashion show, an auction, golf and a benefit concert by Quaid’s band The Sharks.

The Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend has become an annual event since its inauguration in 2003, and has raised $700,000 to date. This year’s event will benefit Any Baby Can, Austin Children’s Shelter, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, and the International Hospital for Children.

Bono Launches Charitable Mobile Phone

Tue, 16 May 2006 07:04:42 +0000

Written by Steve Purcell

Bono’s AIDS charity (RED) is set to benefit from an arrangement the singer has made in conjunction with Motorola and the UK’s Carphone Warehouse.

Each sale of a £149 handset from Motorola will be met with a £10 contribution to the charity from the electronics giant, and 5% of subsequent call charges will also go directly to the charity.

Bono has helped (RED) build similar partnerships with Gap, American Express, Emporio Armani and Converse.

Celebrity Kissing Booth

Wed, 17 May 2006 20:51:57 +0000

Written by Steve Purcell

Supermodel Kate Moss sold a one-minute kiss to wealthy businessman Philip Green for £60,000 ($108,000) at a recent charity auction to benefit the Hoping Foundation.

Choosing not to exercise his kissing rights as winning bidder, Green made the UK popular press’ day by ceding the honours to second highest bidder Jemima Khan, girlfriend of Hugh Grant.

The Hoping Foundation provides grants to community projects working with children in Palestinian refugee camps.

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