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Highlander Stars Wants You To Take Photos Of Your Favorite Celebs For Charity   May 15, 2012

  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Billy Zane's charity work and causes
  • Catherine Oxenberg's charity work and causes

Fans of The Highlander’s Adrian Paul will be excited that the star and his charity, The PEACE Fund, have recently launched a new fundraising initiative called “Celebs4kids”

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Heidi Klum Honored At Star-Studded DKMS Gala   May 1, 2012

  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Heidi Klum's charity work and causes
  • Solange Knowles's charity work and causes
  • Nelly's charity work and causes
  • Ashanti's charity work and causes
  • Dakota Fanning's charity work and causes
  • Kyle Maclachlan's charity work and causes
  • Coco Rocha's charity work and causes

The DKMS 6th Annual Gala: Linked Against Blood Cancer, hosted by Katharina Harf, Chief Inspiration Officer of DKMS Americas, was held on Thursday night at Cipriani Wall Street to a sold out audience.

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Adrian Paul's PEACE Fund Launches Fundraising Challenge   Apr 10, 2012

  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters

The Highlander’s Adrian Paul is on a mission – his charity, The PEACE Fund, has launched a special challenge to earn a permanent spot on GlobalGiving.org.

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Leighton Meester Steps Out Against Blood Cancer   Apr 2, 2012

  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Leighton Meester's charity work and causes

DKMS, the world’s largest bone-marrow-donor center, and the organization’s founding corporate sponsor Coty are excited to announce that Leighton Meester and Vera Wang have teamed up to encourage people to “Share the Love” by registering as bone-marrow donors to potentially save lives.

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The Highlander Star Launches Charity Auction   Mar 7, 2012

  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters

Fans of The Highlander can get their hands on some very special items and experiences in a new auction just launched by Adrian Paul and The PEACE Fund.

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Hollywood Supports Organ And Tissue Donations   Jun 21, 2011

  • Jack Black's charity work and causes
  • Grizz Chapman's charity work and causes
  • Ann Lopez's charity work and causes
  • George Lopez's charity work and causes
  • Rebecca Budig's charity work and causes

Celebrating Hollywood’s support for organ and tissue donation, Donate Life Hollywood will host the third annual Donate Life Hollywood Inspire Awards on June 22.

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Leighton Meester Lights The Empire State Building For Charity   May 2, 2011

  • Leighton Meester's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters

Leighton Meester lit the Empire State Building red and white on Thursday, April 28, in a special ceremony honoring the 5th Annual DKMS Gala, the Coty-DKMS Linked Against Leukemia partnership and the 20th anniversary of DKMS.

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Rihanna Honored At DKMS Celebrity Charity Gala   May 2, 2011

  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • Pharrell Williams's charity work and causes
  • Mary J. Blige's charity work and causes
  • Eva Mendes's charity work and causes
  • Leighton Meester's charity work and causes
  • Iman's charity work and causes
  • David Bowie's charity work and causes
  • Solange Knowles's charity work and causes
  • Cyndi Lauper's charity work and causes

Last Thursday night, the DKMS 5th Annual Gala raised a record $2.5 million to support the fight against leukemia and other blood related cancers. The money raised at the star-studded gala, which took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, will help register nearly 30,000 bone marrow donors and work to save lives worldwide.

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George Lopez To Host Celebrity Charity Golf Classic   May 1, 2011

  • George Lopez's charity work and causes
  • The Lopez Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Aimee Garcia's charity work and causes
  • Andy Garcia's charity work and causes
  • Anthony Anderson's charity work and causes
  • Benjamin Bratt's charity work and causes
  • Billy Bush's charity work and causes
  • Cedric the Entertainer's charity work and causes
  • Cheech Marin's charity work and causes
  • Dave Annable's charity work and causes
  • Don Cheadle's charity work and causes
  • Joe Mantegna's charity work and causes
  • Kenny G's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Nealon's charity work and causes
  • Matt Lanter's charity work and causes
  • Michael Clarke Duncan's charity work and causes
  • Omarosa's charity work and causes
  • Ray Romano's charity work and causes
  • Sugar Ray Leonard's charity work and causes

Host George Lopez will be joined by celebrity golfers for his fourth annual Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting The Lopez Foundation at the Riviera Country Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades on Monday, May 2.

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Get Your Hands On Adrian Paul's Gear For Charity   Apr 18, 2011

  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes

The PEACE Fund – created by Highlander star Adrian Paul to Protect, Educate, and Aid Children Everywhere – has launched an awesome new online auction.

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30 Rock Star Sounds The Alarm For Kidney Disease   Mar 10, 2011

  • Grizz Chapman's charity work and causes

Grizz Chapman is used to playing a supporting role, in his earlier life as a celebrity bodyguard and in his current role as part of Tracy Morgan’s entourage on the Emmy award-winning NBC hit show, “30 Rock.” But Chapman is taking the lead in the fight against kidney disease in his new role as spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation and Chairman for the Foundation’s 2011 Kidney Walk series.

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George Lopez Donates Concert Proceeds To Charity   Feb 25, 2011

  • George Lopez's charity work and causes
  • The Lopez Foundation's celebrity supporters

George Lopez, comedian, actor and host of late-night talk show Lopez Tonight, pledged $20,000 to MALDEF from the proceeds of his January 29 concert in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Stars Play Charity Ping Pong At PaddleJam   Sep 28, 2010

  • George Lopez's charity work and causes
  • Zachary Levi's charity work and causes
  • Greg Grunberg's charity work and causes
  • Simon Helberg's charity work and causes
  • David Banner's charity work and causes
  • Jesse Williams's charity work and causes
  • Aimee Garcia's charity work and causes
  • Josh Henderson's charity work and causes
  • Hal Sparks's charity work and causes
  • Quinton Aaron's charity work and causes
  • Rock the Vote's celebrity supporters
  • Oceana's celebrity supporters
  • The Humane Society's celebrity supporters
  • Habitat For Humanity's celebrity supporters
  • The Lopez Foundation's celebrity supporters

On Sunday, September 26, stars from TV, Film, Sports and Music united with their favorite non-profit organizations for The Ultimate Slam PaddleJam, a ping pong celebrity doubles tournament to raise awareness for the crucial issues of multiple non-profits.

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Paddle Jam: Celebrity Charity Ping Pong To Hit Hollywood   Aug 19, 2010

  • George Lopez's charity work and causes
  • Rock the Vote's celebrity supporters
  • The Lopez Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Habitat For Humanity's celebrity supporters
  • The Humane Society's celebrity supporters

George Lopez is the first star to confirm his participation in an upcoming charity ping pong tournament.

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Jeff Gordon Partners With Pepsi For Charity   Jul 27, 2010

  • Jeff Gordon's charity work and causes
  • Jimmie Johnson's charity work and causes
  • Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s charity work and causes
  • Be The Match's celebrity supporters
  • Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation's celebrity supporters

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon recently competed against fellow teammates Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in an effort to win a $100,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant which would benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) at the Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital.

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Rihanna Supports Cancer Charity’s $250,000 Prize Bid   Jun 16, 2010

  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Believe Foundation's celebrity supporters

Music star Rihanna is urging her fans to support DKMS Americas in winning a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Everything grant.

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Halle Berry Gathers With The Stars At DKMS Charity Gala   May 3, 2010

  • Shaun Robinson's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Halle Berry's charity work and causes
  • Kylie Minogue's charity work and causes
  • Eva Mendes's charity work and causes
  • Estelle's charity work and causes
  • Solange Knowles's charity work and causes
  • Whitney Port's charity work and causes
  • Jon Bon Jovi's charity work and causes
  • Cindy Crawford's charity work and causes

The Empire State Building was lit red and white on Thursday night in celebration of a star-studded charity event in New York.

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Vote For Adrian Paul's Peace Fund In Charity Contest   Mar 19, 2010

  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters

Highlander star Adrian Paul’s children’s charity The PEACE Fund has been named one of 33 finalists in the Show Us Your Goodness Contest sponsored by Canada’s Snack Alliance Corp. The Peace Fund has an opportunity to win up to $20,000 to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake.

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Jackie Chan Supports Young Leukemia Sufferer   Feb 17, 2010

  • Jackie Chan's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters

Action star Jackie Chan is using Facebook to appeal to fans to help save a little girl with leukemia.

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Rihanna Wants To Refresh Bone Marrow Charity   Feb 8, 2010

  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Demi Moore's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Bacon's charity work and causes

Rihanna is the latest star to take part in Pepsi’s Refresh Project, and has appealed to fans to help win funding for charity.

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Adrian Paul Launches PEACE Fund Charity Auction For Haiti   Jan 20, 2010

  • The PEACE Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Adrian Paul's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Sorbo's charity work and causes

The PEACE Fund – created by Highlander star Adrian Paul to Protect, Educate, and Aid Children Everywhere – currently has number of one-of-a-kind photos taken over the years by British journalist John Mosby featuring popular genre stars like Nathan Fillion, David Wenham, James Kyson-Lee, Kevin Sorbo, and Anthony Head (with more being added all the time).

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Annual Buffett Lunch Auction Bidding Hits $75,000   Jun 23, 2009

  • Warren Buffett's charity work and causes

Each year around June, former World’s Richest Man Warren Buffett auctions off the opportunity to dine with him, and the well-heeled winners’ bids go straight to charity.

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30 Rock Spoof To Raise Real Cash For Charity   May 20, 2009

  • Sheryl Crow's charity work and causes
  • Steve Earle's charity work and causes
  • Elvis Costello's charity work and causes
  • Norah Jones's charity work and causes
  • Beastie Boys's charity work and causes
  • Maroon 5's charity work and causes
  • Mary J. Blige's charity work and causes
  • Cyndi Lauper's charity work and causes
  • Moby's charity work and causes
  • Clay Aiken's charity work and causes

A star-studded charity spoof song recorded for television series 30 Rock is set to raise cash for a real-life charity organization.

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Rihanna And Kylie Support Bone Marrow Gala   May 11, 2009

  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Kylie Minogue's charity work and causes

Rihanna attended the annual DKMS gala in New York last Thursday, May 7.

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George Lopez Hosts Golf For Kidney Charity   May 4, 2009

  • George Lopez's charity work and causes
  • Samuel L. Jackson's charity work and causes
  • Eva Longoria's charity work and causes
  • Don Cheadle's charity work and causes
  • Andy Garcia's charity work and causes
  • Ray Romano's charity work and causes
  • Jessica Alba's charity work and causes
  • Justin Timberlake's charity work and causes
  • Luke Wilson's charity work and causes
  • Natalie Cole's charity work and causes

Comedian George Lopez is currently hosting a golf tournament in support of The National Kidney Foundation of Southern California’s 30th Annual Gift of Life Tribute Celebration, this year paying tribute to noted philanthropist Stewart Rahr, President & CEO of Kinray, Inc.

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Jennifer Harman Raises $111,000 In Charity Poker Tournament   Mar 18, 2009

  • Jennifer Harman's charity work and causes

Professional poker player Jennifer Harman hosted two days of fundraising activities in Reno, Nevada last week, raising more than $111,000 for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF).

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Rihanna Helps Girl Find Bone Marrow Donor   Feb 9, 2009

  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters

Singer Rihanna is to help a sick young girl find a bone marrow donor.

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Jennifer Harman To Play Poker For Kidney Foundation   Feb 9, 2009

  • Jennifer Harman's charity work and causes
  • SPCA's celebrity supporters

Celebrity poker player Jennifer Harman is to hold a charity poker tournament to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation.

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Angelina Jolie Donates Jacket To Charity Auction   Jun 25, 2008

  • Angelina Jolie's charity work and causes
  • Morgan Freeman's charity work and causes
  • George Clooney's charity work and causes
  • Keith Urban's charity work and causes
  • Eric Clapton's charity work and causes
  • Eagles's charity work and causes

Angelina Jolie is auctioning off clothes she wore in her latest film to benefit a charity established by Morgan Freeman.

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Cindy Crawford To Receive Honor   Apr 15, 2008

  • Cindy Crawford's charity work and causes
  • DKMS's celebrity supporters
  • Mario Cantone's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Connor's charity work and causes
  • Rihanna's charity work and causes

The world’s largest marrow donor center will honor Cindy Crawford at a special event in May.

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